To pronounce "piper", say PIP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɪ.pə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpaɪ.pə/
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"piper" has 2 syllables: pip-er. It rhymes with sniper and hyper, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: pyper — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Piper" has 2 syllables: pip · er.
The IPA transcription of "piper" is /ˈpaɪ.pə/.
Piper: A musician who plays a pipe.
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