How to pronounce viper
Say it like VY-per. Viper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of viper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VY-puh.
What does viper mean?
- A venomous snake in the family Viperidae.
- Any venomous snake.
- A dangerous, treacherous, or malignant person.
Where does viper come from?
From Middle French vipere, from Old French vipre, from Latin vīpera, contracted from vīvipara f (“viviparous”, adj.), from vīvus (“alive”, adj.) + parere (“to bear”, verb).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with viper
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Questions about saying viper
How do you pronounce viper?
Say VY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viper?
Viper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · per.
Is viper 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 /ˈvaɪpə/ (VY-puh).