How to pronounce gripper
Say it like GRIP-er. Gripper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIP).
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US American/ˈɡrɪpər/GRIP-er
UK British/ˈɡrɪpə/GRIP-uh
- GRIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gripper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gripper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRIP-uh.
What does gripper mean?
noun
- A person who or thing which grips something.
- A cover on a handle that makes it easier to grip.
- A rubber or other material attached to a curling shoe to improve traction on the ice.
Where does gripper come from?
From grip + -er.
Questions about saying gripper
How do you pronounce gripper?
Say GRIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪpər/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gripper?
Gripper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIP). Broken into parts: GRIP · er.
Is gripper 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 /ˈɡrɪpə/ (GRIP-uh).