How to pronounce striper
Say it like STRY-per. Striper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of striper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRY-puh.
What does striper mean?
- A device that applies stripes.“We rented a line striper for the parking lot.”
- The striped bass, Morone saxatilis, a popular sport fish native to North America.“I caught a striper today.”
- A person who is authorized to wear a certain number of stripes on his or her uniform.
Words that rhyme with striper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of striper.
Questions about saying striper
How do you pronounce striper?
Say STRY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striper?
Striper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · per.
Is striper 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 /ˈstraɪpə/ (STRY-puh).