How to pronounce paratrooper
Say it like PAR-uh-troo-per. Paratrooper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- troo
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paratrooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paratrooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAR-uh-troo-puh.
What does paratrooper mean?
- A type of soldier who is trained to enter combat zones by parachuting from aircraft.
Where does paratrooper come from?
Blend of parachute + trooper.
Questions about saying paratrooper
How do you pronounce paratrooper?
Say PAR-uh-troo-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærətrupər/. In British English it is /ˈpærətruːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paratrooper?
Paratrooper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · troo · per.
Is paratrooper 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 /ˈpærətruːpə/ (PAR-uh-troo-puh).