How to pronounce yomper
Say it like YOM-per. Yomper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOM).
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- YOM
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yomper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOMSay 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 yomper
- 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: YOM-puh.
What does yomper mean?
- A soldier who participates in a yomp, or long-distance march.
Where does yomper come from?
From yomp + -er.
Words that rhyme with yomper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yomper.
Questions about saying yomper
How do you pronounce yomper?
Say YOM-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑmpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjɒmpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yomper?
Yomper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOM). Broken into parts: YOM · per.
Is yomper 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 /ˈjɒmpə/ (YOM-puh).