How to pronounce gipper
Say it like GHIP-er. Gipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɡɪpɚ/GHIP-er
UK British/ˈɡɪpə/GHIP-uh
- GHIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIPSay 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 gipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIP-uh.
What does gipper mean?
noun
- One who gips (cleans fish in preparation for curing).
Where does gipper come from?
From gip (“clean [fish] for curing”) + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with gipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gipper.
Questions about saying gipper
How do you pronounce gipper?
Say GHIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gipper?
Gipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIP). Broken into parts: GHIP · er.
Is gipper 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 /ˈɡɪpə/ (GHIP-uh).