How to pronounce klapper
Say it like KLAP-er. Klapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP).
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- KLAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of klapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAP-uh.
What does klapper mean?
- The Natal orange. (Strychnos spinosa)
Where does klapper come from?
Possibly from Malay kelapa (coconut) or Afrikaans klapper (rattle).
Words that rhyme with klapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of klapper.
Words that sound like klapper
Questions about saying klapper
How do you pronounce klapper?
Say KLAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klapper?
Klapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAP). Broken into parts: KLAP · er.
Is klapper 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 /ˈklæpə/ (KLAP-uh).
What words sound the same as klapper?
Klapper sounds the same as clapper in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.