How to pronounce shrimpers
Say it like SHRIM-perz. Shrimpers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIM).
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- SHRIM
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrimpers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shrimpers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHRIM-puz.
What does shrimpers mean?
- plural of shrimper How to pronounce shrimper
Questions about saying shrimpers
How do you pronounce shrimpers?
Say SHRIM-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪmpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪmpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrimpers?
Shrimpers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIM). Broken into parts: SHRIM · perz.
Is shrimpers 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 /ˈʃrɪmpəz/ (SHRIM-puz).