How to pronounce loper
Say it like LOH-per. Loper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of loper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-puh.
What does loper mean?
- One who or that which lopes; a runner; a leaper.
- A swivel placed at one end of the ropewalk, with the whirl being at the opposite end.
Where does loper come from?
From lope (“to leap, to run”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with loper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loper.
Questions about saying loper
How do you pronounce loper?
Say LOH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loper?
Loper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · per.
Is loper 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 /ˈləʊpə/ (LOH-puh).