How to pronounce mopper
Say it like MOP-er. Mopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOP).
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US American/ˈmɑpər/MOP-er
UK British/ˈmɒpə/MOP-uh
- MOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mopper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOP-uh.
What does mopper mean?
noun
- One who mops (uses a mop).
- One who mops (makes grimaces).“moppers and mowers”
Where does mopper come from?
From mop + -er.
Questions about saying mopper
How do you pronounce mopper?
Say MOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑpər/. In British English it is /ˈmɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mopper?
Mopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOP). Broken into parts: MOP · er.
Is mopper 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 /ˈmɒpə/ (MOP-uh).