How to pronounce gossiper
Say it like GOS-uh-per. Gossiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS).
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- GOS
- uh
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gossiper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gossiper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOS-uh-puh.
What does gossiper mean?
- A person who gossips.
Where does gossiper come from?
From gossip + -er.
Questions about saying gossiper
How do you pronounce gossiper?
Say GOS-uh-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑsəpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒsəpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gossiper?
Gossiper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOS). Broken into parts: GOS · uh · per.
Is gossiper 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 /ˈɡɒsəpə/ (GOS-uh-puh).