How to pronounce shopper
Say it like SHOP-er. Shopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP).
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- SHOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shopper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOP-uh.
What does shopper mean?
- A person who shops.
- A free local newspaper containing advertisements for local shops etc; sometimes includes discount coupons.
- A kind of bicycle suited to riding short distances.
Where does shopper come from?
From shop + -er.
Words that rhyme with shopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shopper.
Questions about saying shopper
How do you pronounce shopper?
Say SHOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shopper?
Shopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP). Broken into parts: SHOP · er.
Is shopper 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 /ˈʃɒpə/ (SHOP-uh).