How to pronounce kippers
Say it like KIP-erz. Kippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP).
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US American/ˈkɪpɚz/KIP-erz
UK British/ˈkɪpəz/KIP-uz
- KIP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kippers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kippers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KIP-uz.
What does kippers mean?
noun
- plural of kipper How to pronounce kipper
Questions about saying kippers
How do you pronounce kippers?
Say KIP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kippers?
Kippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIP). Broken into parts: KIP · erz.
Is kippers 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 /ˈkɪpəz/ (KIP-uz).