How to Pronounce Cooper

To pronounce "cooper", say COOP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cooper”

"cooper" has 2 syllables: coop-er. It rhymes with stupor and pooper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cowper, kuiper — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cooper mean?

noun

  1. A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.
  2. A drink of half stout and half porter.

verb

  1. To make and repair barrels etc.

Words that rhyme with cooper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stuporpoopertroopersuperloopersnooperbloopergrouperparatroopertroupercowperstooper

Related words

coppercoopomerfaysanteekopermortonashley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cooper"?▾

"Cooper" has 2 syllables: coop · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cooper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cooper" is /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/.

What does "cooper" mean?▾

Cooper: A craftsman who makes and repairs barrels and similar wooden vessels such as casks, buckets and tubs.

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