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How to pronounce knapper

Say it like NAP-er. Knapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnæpɚ/NAP-er
UK British/ˈnæpə/NAP-uh
  • NAP
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Knapper pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of knapper

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: NAP-uh.

What does knapper mean?

noun
  1. One who knaps.

Where does knapper come from?

From knap + -er.

Words that rhyme with knapper

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knapper.

Questions about saying knapper

How do you pronounce knapper?

Say NAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in knapper?

Knapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAP). Broken into parts: NAP · er.

Is knapper 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 /ˈnæpə/ (NAP-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).