How to pronounce stopper
Say it like STOP-er. Stopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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- STOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stopper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-uh.
What does stopper mean?
- Someone or something that stops something.
- A type of knot at the end of a rope, to prevent it from unravelling.“Put a stopper in the knot.”
- A bung or cork.“We need a stopper or the boat will sink.”
- To close a container by using a stopper.“He tightly stoppered the decanter, thinking the expensive liqueur had been evaporating.”
Where does stopper come from?
From stop + -er.
Words that rhyme with stopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stopper.
Questions about saying stopper
How do you pronounce stopper?
Say STOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stopper?
Stopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · er.
Is stopper 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 /ˈstɒpə/ (STOP-uh).