How to pronounce zipper
Say it like ZIP-er. Zipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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- ZIP
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zipper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zipper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZIP-uh.
What does zipper mean?
- A zip fastener.“He got his T-shirt stuck in the zipper of his jacket.”
- A pressure-sensitive plastic closure, as on a Ziploc bag.
- A leucine zipper.
- To close a zipper.“He zippered his sweater against the cold.”
- To put a zipper on an article.“These fall jackets are zippered.”
- To act in a manner similar to a zipper closing; to interleave.
Where does zipper come from?
1925, zip + -er. The trade name was registered in 1925 by B.F.
Words that rhyme with zipper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zipper.
Questions about saying zipper
How do you pronounce zipper?
Say ZIP-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zipper?
Zipper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · er.
Is zipper 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 /ˈzɪpə/ (ZIP-uh).