How to pronounce swamper
Say it like SWAHM-per. Swamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHM).
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- SWAHM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swamper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of swamper
- 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: SWOM-puh.
What does swamper mean?
- A person who lives in a swampy area.
- A person who clears a road for lumberers in a forest or swamp.
- Someone or something that swamps or overwhelms.
Where does swamper come from?
From swamp + -er.
Words that rhyme with swamper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swamper.
Questions about saying swamper
How do you pronounce swamper?
Say SWAHM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɑmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswɒmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swamper?
Swamper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAHM). Broken into parts: SWAHM · per.
Is swamper 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 /ˈswɒmpə/ (SWOM-puh).