How to pronounce slapper
Say it like SLAP-er. Slapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAP).
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- SLAP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slapper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of slapper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLAP-uh.
What does slapper mean?
- One who, or that which, slaps.
- A woman of loose morals.
- A type of detonator which uses a powerful surge of electricity to vaporize a thin metal foil, propelling a larger piece of plastic film at a speed high enough to detonate an explosive upon impact.
Where does slapper come from?
From slap + -er. For senses 2 and 3, the OED tentatively quotes the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Contemporary Slang: "This working class term from East London and Essex is probably a corruption of shlepper or schlepper, a word of Yiddish origin
Words that rhyme with slapper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slapper.
Questions about saying slapper
How do you pronounce slapper?
Say SLAP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslæpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slapper?
Slapper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAP). Broken into parts: SLAP · er.
Is slapper 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 /ˈslæpə/ (SLAP-uh).