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