How to pronounce toper
Say it like TOH-per. Toper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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- TOH
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of toper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-puh.
What does toper mean?
- Someone who drinks alcoholic beverages a lot; a drunkard.
Where does toper come from?
From tope + -er.
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Questions about saying toper
How do you pronounce toper?
Say TOH-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toper?
Toper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · per.
Is toper 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 /ˈtəʊpə/ (TOH-puh).