How to pronounce stripper
Say it like STRIP-er. Stripper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈstrɪpɚ/STRIP-er
UK British/ˈstrɪpɚ/STRIP-er
- STRIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stripper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stripper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRIP-er.
What does stripper mean?
noun
- Someone who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of paid entertainment.
- A chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing, etc. from something.
- A tool used to strip tubing: to empty it by applying pressure to the outside of the tubing and moving that pressure along the tubing.
Where does stripper come from?
From strip + -er.
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Words that rhyme with stripper
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Questions about saying stripper
How do you pronounce stripper?
Say STRIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪpɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stripper?
Stripper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIP). Broken into parts: STRIP · er.
Is stripper 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 /ˈstrɪpɚ/ (STRIP-er).