How to pronounce klipspringer
Say it like KLIP-spring-er. Klipspringer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP).
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- KLIP
- spring
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klipspringer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- springGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of klipspringer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIP-spring-uh.
What does klipspringer mean?
- A small antelope native to eastern and southern Africa having a dense, brown, speckled coat (Oreotragus oreotragus).
Where does klipspringer come from?
Borrowed from Afrikaans klipspringer, from Dutch klipspringer, both literally meaning "rock-jumper".
Questions about saying klipspringer
How do you pronounce klipspringer?
Say KLIP-spring-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/. In British English it is /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klipspringer?
Klipspringer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIP). Broken into parts: KLIP · spring · er.
Is klipspringer 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 /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ (KLIP-spring-uh).