How to pronounce zookeeper
Say it like ZOO-kee-per. Zookeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO).
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- ZOO
- kee
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zookeeper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zookeeper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZOO-kee-puh.
What does zookeeper mean?
- A person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.
Where does zookeeper come from?
From zoo + keeper.
Questions about saying zookeeper
How do you pronounce zookeeper?
Say ZOO-kee-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈzukipɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzuːkipə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zookeeper?
Zookeeper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOO). Broken into parts: ZOO · kee · per.
Is zookeeper 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 /ˈzuːkipə/ (ZOO-kee-puh).