How to Pronounce Clapper

To pronounce "clapper", say CLAPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklæpɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

clapper

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈklæpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clapper”

"clapper" has 2 syllables: clapp-er. It rhymes with dapper and wrapper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: klapper — easy to mix up when writing.

What does clapper mean?

noun

  1. One who claps; a person who applauds by clapping the hands.
  2. An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clanger or tongue.

verb

  1. To ring a bell by pulling a rope attached to the clapper.
  2. To make a repetitive clapping sound; to clatter.

Synonyms

clapstickmusicstick

Words that rhyme with clapper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dapperwrappertrapperslapperstrappersaporcrapperscrappersnappersapperkidnapperrapper

Related words

linguatongueglossaclawinghandclapperapplauderclaqueurclapper-loader

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clapper"?▾

"Clapper" has 2 syllables: clapp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "clapper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clapper" is /ˈklæpɚ/.

What does "clapper" mean?▾

Clapper: One who claps; a person who applauds by clapping the hands.

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