How to pronounce topper
Say it like TOP-er. Topper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP).
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- TOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOPSay this part loudest and longest. 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 topper
- 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: TOP-uh.
What does topper mean?
- Something that is on top.
- A top hat.
- Something that exceeds those previous in a series, as a joke or prank.“In his latest standup set, his topper is a callback to the dog bowl story.”
Where does topper come from?
From Middle English toppor, equivalent to top + -er.
Words that rhyme with topper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topper.
Questions about saying topper
How do you pronounce topper?
Say TOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topper?
Topper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOP). Broken into parts: TOP · er.
Is topper 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 /ˈtɒpə/ (TOP-uh).