How to pronounce pooper
Say it like POO-per. Pooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POO-puh.
What does pooper mean?
- One who poops out on an activity; one who dampens the mood by lack of participation or negative attitude. Mostly used in the phrase party pooper.“I wanted us to have fun today. You're such a pooper cleaning the house now!”
- A selection in a slot machine game that ends the picking bonus.
- One who poops; or, poops well.“Jimmy's toilet training is finally over; he's becoming a good little pooper.”
Where does pooper come from?
From poop + -er.
Words that rhyme with pooper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pooper.
Questions about saying pooper
How do you pronounce pooper?
Say POO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈpupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pooper?
Pooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · per.
Is pooper 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 /ˈpuːpə/ (POO-puh).