How to pronounce popper
Say it like POP-er. Popper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of popper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-uh.
What does popper mean?
- One who or that which pops.
- A short piece of twisted string tied to the end of a whip that creates the distinctive sound when the whip is thrown or cracked.
- A floating lure designed to splash when the fishing line is twitched.
- Synonym of juice box.
Where does popper come from?
Etymology 1 sense 8 ("capsule of amyl nitrite") is derived from the popping sound when the capsule is broken open; from which etymology 1 sense 9 also derives.
Words that rhyme with popper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of popper.
Questions about saying popper
How do you pronounce popper?
Say POP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popper?
Popper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · er.
Is popper 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 /ˈpɒpə/ (POP-uh).