How to pronounce kipper
Say it like KIP-er. Kipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP).
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- KIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIP-uh.
What does kipper mean?
- A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.
- A male salmon after spawning.
- A patrol to protect fishing boats in the Irish and North Seas against attack from the air.
- To prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking.
- To damage or treat with smoke.
- To dry out with heat or harsh chemicals; to desiccate.
- Out of season.
- Very wide, shaped like a kipper.
Where does kipper come from?
From Old English cypera (“male salmon”), perhaps related to Old English coper (“reddish-brown metal”) (see copper), on resemblance of color.
Words that rhyme with kipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kipper.
Questions about saying kipper
How do you pronounce kipper?
Say KIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kipper?
Kipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP). Broken into parts: KIP · er.
Is kipper 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 /ˈkɪpə/ (KIP-uh).