How to pronounce grapper
Say it like GRAP-er. Grapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP).
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- GRAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAPSay 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 grapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAP-uh.
What does grapper mean?
- A metal ring or leather strap on the base of a lance behind the grip, designed to stop the lance from moving backward by catching on the lance rest or on the lancer's chest and arm when the lance was tucked into the armpit.
Where does grapper come from?
Related to grapple.
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Words that rhyme with grapper
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Questions about saying grapper
How do you pronounce grapper?
Say GRAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræpər/. In British English it is /ˈɡræpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grapper?
Grapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP). Broken into parts: GRAP · er.
Is grapper 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 /ˈɡræpə/ (GRAP-uh).