How to pronounce innkeeper
Say it like IN-kee-per. Innkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innkeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of innkeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-kee-puh.
What does innkeeper mean?
- The person responsible for the running of an inn, usually the proprietor.
Where does innkeeper come from?
From Middle English inkeper; equivalent to inn + keeper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- host
- boniface
Questions about saying innkeeper
How do you pronounce innkeeper?
Say IN-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkipər/. In British English it is /ˈɪnkipə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innkeeper?
Innkeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kee · per.
Is innkeeper 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 /ˈɪnkipə/ (IN-kee-puh).