How to pronounce poppers
Say it like POP-erz. Poppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poppers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poppers
- 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-uz.
What does poppers mean?
- Drugs of the alkyl nitrate class used recreationally as a sexual stimulant, especially among gay men.
- plural of popper How to pronounce popper
Where does poppers come from?
Amyl nitrites were originally sold in small glass ampoules wrapped in cloth.
Questions about saying poppers
How do you pronounce poppers?
Say POP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poppers?
Poppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · erz.
Is poppers 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 /ˈpɒpəz/ (POP-uz).