How to pronounce slipper
Say it like SLIP-er. Slipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP).
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- SLIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLIPSay 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 slipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLIP-uh.
What does slipper mean?
- A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.
- A low soft shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom slipper or house slipper.“Get out of bed, put on your slippers, and come downstairs.”
- A flip-flop (type of rubber sandal).
- To spank with a plimsoll as corporal punishment.
Where does slipper come from?
From Middle English slypper, equivalent to slip + -er.
Words that rhyme with slipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of slipper.
Questions about saying slipper
How do you pronounce slipper?
Say SLIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slipper?
Slipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIP). Broken into parts: SLIP · er.
Is slipper 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 /ˈslɪpə/ (SLIP-uh).