How to pronounce storekeeper
Say it like STOR-kee-per. Storekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storekeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of storekeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-kee-puh.
What does storekeeper mean?
- One who runs a shop, either the owner or manager.
- One who is in charge of stores or goods of any kind.“a naval storekeeper”
- Any unsaleable item.
Where does storekeeper come from?
From store + keeper.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- shopkeeper
- tradesman
Words that rhyme with storekeeper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of storekeeper.
Questions about saying storekeeper
How do you pronounce storekeeper?
Say STOR-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrˌkipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːˌkiːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storekeeper?
Storekeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · kee · per.
Is storekeeper 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 /ˈstɔːˌkiːpə/ (STAW-kee-puh).