How to pronounce skipper
Say it like SKIP-er. Skipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP).
- SKIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIP-uh.
What does skipper mean?
- The master of a ship.
- A coach, director, or other leader.
- The captain of a sports team such as football, cricket, rugby or curling.
- To captain a ship or a sports team.
- Agent noun of skip: one who skips. How to pronounce skip
- A person who skips, or fails to attend class.
- One who jumps rope.
Where does skipper come from?
From Middle English skippere, skyppere, scippere, borrowed from Middle Dutch scipper, schipper, from Old Dutch *skipāri, from Proto-Germanic *skipārijaz.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with skipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skipper.
Questions about saying skipper
How do you pronounce skipper?
Say SKIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skipper?
Skipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP). Broken into parts: SKIP · er.
Is skipper 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 /ˈskɪpə/ (SKIP-uh).