How to pronounce sloper
Say it like SLOH-per. Sloper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH).
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- SLOH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sloper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sloper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SLOH-puh.
What does sloper mean?
- Something which angles or slopes, as distinguished from one that is vertical or horizontal.
- A climbing hold that has a smooth surface and sloping shape, making it difficult to hold.
- A custom-fitted basic pattern from which patterns for many different styles can be created.
Where does sloper come from?
From slope + -er.
Words that rhyme with sloper
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Questions about saying sloper
How do you pronounce sloper?
Say SLOH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈsloʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsləʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sloper?
Sloper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLOH). Broken into parts: SLOH · per.
Is sloper 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 /ˈsləʊpə/ (SLOH-puh).