How to pronounce zippers
Say it like ZIP-erz. Zippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP).
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US American/ˈzɪpɚz/ZIP-erz
UK British/ˈzɪpəz/ZIP-uz
- ZIP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zippers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zippers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZIP-uz.
What does zippers mean?
noun
- plural of zipper How to pronounce zipper
- third-person singular simple present indicative of zipper How to pronounce zipper
Questions about saying zippers
How do you pronounce zippers?
Say ZIP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈzɪpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zippers?
Zippers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIP). Broken into parts: ZIP · erz.
Is zippers 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 /ˈzɪpəz/ (ZIP-uz).