How to pronounce gropper
Say it like GROP-er. Gropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROP).
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- GROP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gropper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gropper
- 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: GROP-uh.
What does gropper mean?
- The grasshopper warbler.
Where does gropper come from?
Clipping of grasshopper.
Words that rhyme with gropper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gropper.
Questions about saying gropper
How do you pronounce gropper?
Say GROP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gropper?
Gropper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROP). Broken into parts: GROP · er.
Is gropper 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 /ˈɡrɒpə/ (GROP-uh).