How to pronounce scorekeeper
Say it like SKOR-kee-per. Scorekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorekeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeGive this part a little weight. 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 scorekeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-kee-puh.
What does scorekeeper mean?
- Someone who keeps track of the score at a sporting event or other contest.
Where does scorekeeper come from?
From score + keeper.
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Words that rhyme with scorekeeper
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Questions about saying scorekeeper
How do you pronounce scorekeeper?
Say SKOR-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorekeeper?
Scorekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · kee · per.
Is scorekeeper 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 /ˈskɔːˌkiːpə/ (SKAW-kee-puh).