How to Pronounce Keeper

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkiːpə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “keeper”

"keeper" has 2 syllables: keep-er. It rhymes with peeper and sleeper, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: keiper, kieper — easy to mix up when writing.

What does keeper mean?

noun

  1. One who keeps something.

    “Finders keepers; losers weepers].”

  2. A person or thing worth keeping.

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Words that rhyme with keeper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peepersleepercreepergatekeepergroundskeeperreaperweeperpeacekeeperhousekeepergamekeepercheaperinnkeeper

Related words

custodianstewardholderhandlerkeepsguardiankeepresponsible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "keeper"?▾

"Keeper" has 2 syllables: keep · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "keeper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "keeper" is /ˈkiːpə/.

What does "keeper" mean?▾

Keeper: One who keeps something.

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