How to pronounce prepper
Say it like PREP-er. Prepper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce prepper. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PREP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prepper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PREP-uh.
What does prepper mean?
- A student at a prep school.
- A prep school.
- Someone who actively prepares for emergencies by having useful things on hand, such as extra water, food, medicine, fuel, and so on.
- A survivalist.
Where does prepper come from?
From prep (“prep school”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with prepper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prepper.
Questions about saying prepper
How do you pronounce prepper?
Say PREP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɛpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepper?
Prepper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREP). Broken into parts: PREP · er.
Is prepper 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 /ˈprɛpə/ (PREP-uh).