How to pronounce shrimper
Say it like SHRIM-per. Shrimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIM).
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- SHRIM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrimper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shrimper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHRIM-puh.
What does shrimper mean?
- One who fishes for or catches shrimp.
- A boat used in fishing for shrimp.
Where does shrimper come from?
From shrimp + -er.
Words that rhyme with shrimper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrimper.
Questions about saying shrimper
How do you pronounce shrimper?
Say SHRIM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrimper?
Shrimper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIM). Broken into parts: SHRIM · per.
Is shrimper 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 /ˈʃrɪmpə/ (SHRIM-puh).