How to pronounce groper
Say it like GROH-per. Groper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of groper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROH-puh.
What does groper mean?
- Agent noun of grope: one who gropes. How to pronounce grope
- An employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), especially one who performs inspections on passengers.
- Any of several marine fish, especially the Queensland groper or giant grouper, Epinephelus lanceolatus, of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
- hapuku wreckfish (Polyprion oxygeneios)
Where does groper come from?
From grope + -er.
Words that rhyme with groper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groper.
Questions about saying groper
How do you pronounce groper?
Say GROH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡroʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groper?
Groper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · per.
Is groper 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 /ˈɡroʊpə/ (GROH-puh).