How to pronounce sapper
Say it like SAP-er. Sapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsæpɚ/SAP-er
UK British/ˈsæpə/SAP-uh
- SAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAP-uh.
What does sapper mean?
noun
- A combat engineer; an engineer or a soldier engaged in attacking, destroying, and circumventing or building fortifications, bridges, and roads; a military engineer active in a combat zone.
- An officer or private of the Royal Engineers.
- a person generally engaged in digging requiring a level of professionalism
Where does sapper come from?
Borrowed from Middle French sappeur (French sapeur).
Words that rhyme with sapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapper.
Questions about saying sapper
How do you pronounce sapper?
Say SAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapper?
Sapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · er.
Is sapper 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 /ˈsæpə/ (SAP-uh).