How to pronounce zippered
Say it like ZIP-erd. Zippered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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US American/ˈzɪpɚd/ZIP-erd
UK British/ˈzɪpəd/ZIP-ud
- ZIP
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zippered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zippered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZIP-ud.
What does zippered mean?
Questions about saying zippered
How do you pronounce zippered?
Say ZIP-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpɚd/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zippered?
Zippered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · erd.
Is zippered 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 /ˈzɪpəd/ (ZIP-ud).