How to pronounce hopper
Say it like HOP-er. Hopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP).
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- HOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOPSay 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 hopper
- 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: HOP-uh.
What does hopper mean?
- One who or that which hops.
- A temporary storage bin, filled from the top and emptied from the bottom, often funnel-shaped.
- A funnel-shaped section at the top of a drainpipe used to collect water, from above, from one or more smaller drainpipes.
- A Sri Lankan pancake made from a fermented batter of rice flour, coconut milk, and palm toddy or yeast.
Where does hopper come from?
From Middle English hoppere, alteration of *hoppe (found in grashoppe (“grasshopper”)), from Old English *hoppa (“one who hops, hopper”), equivalent to hop + -er.
Words that rhyme with hopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hopper.
Questions about saying hopper
How do you pronounce hopper?
Say HOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopper?
Hopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP). Broken into parts: HOP · er.
Is hopper 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 /ˈhɒpə/ (HOP-uh).