How to Pronounce Hamper

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhæmpɚ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hamper”

"hamper" has 2 syllables: hamp-er. It rhymes with scamper and pamper, if that helps it stick.

What does hamper mean?

noun

  1. A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

    “a clothes hamper”

  2. (uncommon except in) A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper), as opposed to a covered wicker basket which is a true hamper

verb

  1. To put into a hamper.

    “Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.”

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Words that rhyme with hamper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scamperpamperclamperdampertampervampercamperstampertramperchamper

Related words

shacklehaltertrammelcramphinderhandicapbonddisadvantage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hamper"?▾

"Hamper" has 2 syllables: hamp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hamper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hamper" is /ˈhæmpɚ/.

What does "hamper" mean?▾

Hamper: A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals

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