How to pronounce scamper
Say it like SKAM-per. Scamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈskæmpɚ/SKAM-per
UK British/ˈskæmpə/SKAM-puh
- SKAM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scamper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAMSay 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 scamper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAM-puh.
What does scamper mean?
noun
- A quick, light run.
- To run lightly and quickly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.“The dog scampered after the squirrel.”
- One who skimps or does slipshod work.
Where does scamper come from?
First attested in 1687.
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Words that rhyme with scamper
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Questions about saying scamper
How do you pronounce scamper?
Say SKAM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskæmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scamper?
Scamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM). Broken into parts: SKAM · per.
Is scamper 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 /ˈskæmpə/ (SKAM-puh).