How to pronounce sharper
Say it like SHAR-per. Sharper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sharper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-puh.
What does sharper mean?
- comparative form of sharp: more sharp How to pronounce sharp
- A swindler; a cheat; a professional gambler who makes his living by cheating.
Where does sharper come from?
From sharp + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sharper
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Questions about saying sharper
How do you pronounce sharper?
Say SHAR-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharper?
Sharper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · per.
Is sharper 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 /ˈʃɑːpə/ (SHAH-puh).