How to Pronounce Kipper

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

kipper

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “kipper”

"kipper" has 2 syllables: kipp-er. It rhymes with chipper and dipper, if that helps it stick.

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

What does kipper mean?

noun

  1. A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.
  2. A male salmon after spawning.

verb

  1. To prepare (a herring or similar fish) by splitting, salting, and smoking.

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Words that rhyme with kipper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chipperdipperripperskippershipperclipperstripperzippertippergipperslippertripper

Related words

herringspawnkepperkippererklipfishrollmoppoor-johnpickle-herring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kipper"?▾

"Kipper" has 2 syllables: kipp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "kipper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kipper" is /ˈkɪpə(ɹ)/.

What does "kipper" mean?▾

Kipper: A split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.

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