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How to pronounce plapper

Say it like PLAP-er. Plapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAP).

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US American/ˈplæpər/PLAP-er
UK British/ˈplæpə/PLAP-uh
  • PLAP
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Plapper pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. PLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of plapper

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: PLAP-uh.

What does plapper mean?

verb
  1. To make a flapping noise with the lips.

Words that rhyme with plapper

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plapper.

Questions about saying plapper

How do you pronounce plapper?

Say PLAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæpər/. In British English it is /ˈplæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in plapper?

Plapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAP). Broken into parts: PLAP · er.

Is plapper 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 /ˈplæpə/ (PLAP-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).