How to pronounce peeper
Say it like PEE-per. Peeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpipɚ/PEE-per
UK British/ˈpiːpə/PEE-puh
- PEE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of peeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEE-puh.
What does peeper mean?
noun
- The eye.“Check out the gorgeous peepers on that guy!”
- Someone who peeps; a spy.
- A peeping tom.
Where does peeper come from?
From peep + -er.
Words that rhyme with peeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of peeper.
Questions about saying peeper
How do you pronounce peeper?
Say PEE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peeper?
Peeper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · per.
Is peeper 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 /ˈpiːpə/ (PEE-puh).