How to pronounce jasper
Say it like JAS-per. Jasper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAS).
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US American/ˈdʒæspɚ/JAS-per
UK British/ˈdʒæspə/JAS-puh
- JAS
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jasper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jasper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JAS-puh.
What does jasper mean?
noun
- an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
Questions about saying jasper
How do you pronounce jasper?
Say JAS-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒæspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒæspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jasper?
Jasper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAS). Broken into parts: JAS · per.
Is jasper 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 /ˈdʒæspə/ (JAS-puh).