How to Pronounce Clippers

To pronounce "clippers", say CLIPP-ers — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklɪpɹ̩z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈklɪpɹ̩z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “clippers”

"clippers" has 2 syllables: clipp-ers. It rhymes with flippers and strippers, if that helps it stick.

What does clippers mean?

noun

  1. Anything that clips.
  2. (chiefly in the plural) A tool used for clipping something, such as hair, coins, or fingernails.

noun

  1. A tool for clipping something.

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Words that rhyme with clippers

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flippersstrippersdipperskipperstipperstrippersshippersschippersskippersslipperszippers

Related words

shearsmowerslawnmowerssnippersnipclipearclippaperclip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clippers"?▾

"Clippers" has 2 syllables: clipp · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "clippers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clippers" is /ˈklɪpɹ̩z/.

What does "clippers" mean?▾

Clippers: Anything that clips.

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