How to pronounce looper
Say it like LOO-per. Looper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of looper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-puh.
What does looper mean?
- An instrument or tool, such as a bodkin, for forming a loop in yarn or cord, etc.
- A moth having a caterpillar which arches its body into a loop in order to bring the back part of the body forward as it walks due to having fewer prolegs, including inchworms or measuring worms in the family Geometridae and some species in the family Noctuidae.
- A (usually electronic) tool for creating music loops.
Where does looper come from?
From loop + -er.
Words that rhyme with looper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of looper.
Questions about saying looper
How do you pronounce looper?
Say LOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈlupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looper?
Looper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · per.
Is looper 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 /ˈluːpə/ (LOO-puh).