How to pronounce whopper
Say it like WOP-er. Whopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOP).
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- WOP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whopper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOPSay 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 whopper
- 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: WOP-uh.
What does whopper mean?
- Something remarkably large.
- An outrageous or blatant lie.
Where does whopper come from?
From whop + -er.
Words that rhyme with whopper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whopper.
Questions about saying whopper
How do you pronounce whopper?
Say WOP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɒpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whopper?
Whopper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOP). Broken into parts: WOP · er.
Is whopper 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 /ˈwɒpə/ (WOP-uh).