How to pronounce dipper
Say it like DIP-er. Dipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP).
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- DIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIP-uh.
What does dipper mean?
- One who, or that which, dips (immerses something, or itself, into a liquid).
- Any of various small passerine birds of the genus Cinclus that live near fast-flowing streams and feed along the bottom.
- A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, for dipping into and ladling out liquids; a ladle or scoop.
Where does dipper come from?
From Middle English dippere; equivalent to dip + -er.
Words that rhyme with dipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dipper.
Questions about saying dipper
How do you pronounce dipper?
Say DIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipper?
Dipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIP). Broken into parts: DIP · er.
Is dipper pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɪpə/ (DIP-uh).