How to pronounce gapper
Say it like GAP-er. Gapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gapper. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAP-uh.
What does gapper mean?
- A ball hit through the regions between the outfielders.“Bob's gapper cleared the bags.”
- Someone who is on or has done a gap year, or a break from study.
Where does gapper come from?
From gap + -er.
Words that rhyme with gapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gapper.
Questions about saying gapper
How do you pronounce gapper?
Say GAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡæpər/. In British English it is /ˈɡæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gapper?
Gapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAP). Broken into parts: GAP · er.
Is gapper 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 /ˈɡæpə/ (GAP-uh).