How to pronounce keeper
Say it like KEE-per. Keeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkipɚ/KEE-per
UK British/ˈkiːpə/KEE-puh
- KEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of keeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-puh.
What does keeper mean?
noun
- someone in charge of other people“am I my brother's keeper?”
- one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
Where does keeper come from?
From Middle English kepere.
Words that rhyme with keeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keeper.
Questions about saying keeper
How do you pronounce keeper?
Say KEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keeper?
Keeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · per.
Is keeper 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 /ˈkiːpə/ (KEE-puh).