How to pronounce pamper
Say it like PAM-per. Pamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM).
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- PAM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pamper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pamper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAM-puh.
What does pamper mean?
- To treat with excessive care, attention or indulgence.
- To feed luxuriously.
- To put someone in pampers (a diaper).
- Alternative form of pampers.
Where does pamper come from?
Cognate with West Flemish pamperen (“to cram with food, overindulge”), Middle Low German pampen (“to stuff oneself”), dialectal German pampfen (“to cram”), dialectal Danish pampe (“to boast, brag”).
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Words that rhyme with pamper
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Questions about saying pamper
How do you pronounce pamper?
Say PAM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpæmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pamper?
Pamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAM). Broken into parts: PAM · per.
Is pamper 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 /ˈpæmpə/ (PAM-puh).