How to pronounce whomper
Say it like WOM-per. Whomper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOM).
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- WOM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whomper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOMSay 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 whomper
- 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: WOM-puh.
What does whomper mean?
- One who or that which whomps.
- A whopper; something remarkably large or intense.
- Large or intense; great; bumper.
Where does whomper come from?
From whomp + -er. Compare with whopper.
Words that rhyme with whomper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whomper.
Questions about saying whomper
How do you pronounce whomper?
Say WOM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whomper?
Whomper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOM). Broken into parts: WOM · per.
Is whomper 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 /ˈwɒmpə/ (WOM-puh).