How to pronounce scraper
Say it like SKRAY-per. Scraper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAY).
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- SKRAY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scraper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scraper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKRAY-puh.
What does scraper mean?
- An instrument by which the soles of shoes are cleaned from mud by drawing them across it.
- An instrument drawn by oxen, horses or a tractor, similar to a plow, that is used for scraping up earth in making or repairing roads, digging cellars, building canals, etc.
- An instrument having two or three sharp sides or edges for cleaning the planks, masts, or decks of a ship.
Where does scraper come from?
From scrape + -er.
Words that rhyme with scraper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scraper.
Questions about saying scraper
How do you pronounce scraper?
Say SKRAY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈskreɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskreɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scraper?
Scraper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAY). Broken into parts: SKRAY · per.
Is scraper 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 /ˈskreɪpə/ (SKRAY-puh).