How to pronounce wiper
Say it like WY-per. Wiper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wiper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay 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 wiper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-puh.
What does wiper mean?
- Someone who wipes.
- Something, such as a towel, that is used for wiping.
- Something, such as a windscreen wiper, that is designed for wiping.
- A hybrid fish variety artificially bred from eggs of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) fertilized with white bass (Morone chrysops) sperm, or the opposite combination.
Where does wiper come from?
From wipe + -er.
Words that rhyme with wiper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wiper.
Questions about saying wiper
How do you pronounce wiper?
Say WY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wiper?
Wiper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · per.
Is wiper 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 /ˈwaɪpə/ (WY-puh).