How to pronounce reaper
Say it like REE-per. Reaper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reaper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reaper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-puh.
What does reaper mean?
- One who reaps; a person employed to harvest crops from the fields by reaping.
- A machine used to harvest crops.
- A recluse spider (Loxosceles and Sicarius spp.).
Where does reaper come from?
From Middle English reper, repare, repere, *riper (the last, attested only in surnames Ryper, Riper, etc.), from Old English rīpere (“reaper”), equivalent to reap + -er.
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Words that rhyme with reaper
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Questions about saying reaper
How do you pronounce reaper?
Say REE-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈripɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reaper?
Reaper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · per.
Is reaper 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 /ˈriːpə/ (REE-puh).