How to pronounce scalper
Say it like SKAL-per. Scalper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL).
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US American/ˈskælpɚ/SKAL-per
UK British/ˈskælpə/SKAL-puh
- SKAL
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scalper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scalper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAL-puh.
What does scalper mean?
noun
- One who scalps, or removes the scalp of another.
- One who scalps tickets to popular entertainment events: buying them in advance and then selling them (e.g. online or just outside the venue of the event), often at inflated prices.“We could see three different scalpers moving through the crowd outside the arena, each muttering the characteristic refrain: “Need any tickets?””
- One who scalps any other item with limited availability.
Where does scalper come from?
From scalp + -er.
Questions about saying scalper
How do you pronounce scalper?
Say SKAL-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskælpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskælpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scalper?
Scalper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAL). Broken into parts: SKAL · per.
Is scalper 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 /ˈskælpə/ (SKAL-puh).