How to pronounce teenybopper
Say it like TEE-nee-bop-er. Teenybopper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- nee
- bop
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teenybopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bopGive this part a little weight. 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 teenybopper
- 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: TEE-nee-bop-uh.
What does teenybopper mean?
- A child, especially a girl in her preteens and early teens, who follows popular clothing fashions, music trends, etc.
Where does teenybopper come from?
Coined in the 1950s from teeny (“teenage”) + bopper (“one who dances to the form of improvisational jazz popular at the time”).
Questions about saying teenybopper
How do you pronounce teenybopper?
Say TEE-nee-bop-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiniˌbɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teenybopper?
Teenybopper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · nee · bop · er.
Is teenybopper 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 /ˈtiːniˌbɒpə/ (TEE-nee-bop-uh).