How to Pronounce Roper

To pronounce "roper", say ROP-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

ROP-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “roper”

"roper" has 2 syllables: rop-er. It rhymes with interloper and coper, if that helps it stick.

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

What does roper mean?

noun

  1. An accomplice who locates a mark to be swindled by a confidence trickster.

noun

  1. Agent noun of rope; one who uses a rope, especially one who throws a lariat or lasso.
  2. A maker of ropes.

Synonyms

luggerpicker-uprunnersteerer

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Words that rhyme with roper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

interlopercoperdoperslopersoperhopergroper

Related words

trevorropemakerrobemakerroperyropewalkerroapropedancerroband

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roper"?▾

"Roper" has 2 syllables: rop · er.

What does "roper" mean?▾

Roper: An accomplice who locates a mark to be swindled by a confidence trickster.

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