How to pronounce skippers
Say it like SKIP-erz. Skippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP).
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US American/ˈskɪpɚz/SKIP-erz
UK British/ˈskɪpəz/SKIP-uz
- SKIP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skippers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of skippers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKIP-uz.
What does skippers mean?
noun
- plural of skipper How to pronounce skipper
Questions about saying skippers
How do you pronounce skippers?
Say SKIP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skippers?
Skippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIP). Broken into parts: SKIP · erz.
Is skippers 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 /ˈskɪpəz/ (SKIP-uz).