How to pronounce scooper
Say it like SKOO-per. Scooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scooper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scooper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOO-puh.
What does scooper mean?
- A person who scoops.
- Something that scoops.
- Synonym of scauper (“engraver's tool”).
Where does scooper come from?
From scoop + -er.
Words that rhyme with scooper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scooper.
Questions about saying scooper
How do you pronounce scooper?
Say SKOO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scooper?
Scooper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · per.
Is scooper 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 /ˈskuːpə/ (SKOO-puh).