How to Pronounce Sharper

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈʃɑɹpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sharper”

"sharper" has 2 syllables: sharp-er. It rhymes with harper and carper, if that helps it stick.

What does sharper mean?

adjective

  1. Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.

    “A face with sharp features”

  2. Intelligent.

    “My nephew is a sharp lad; he can count to 100 in six languages, and he's only five years old.”

noun

  1. A swindler; a cheat; a professional gambler who makes his living by cheating.

Synonyms

keenrazorrazor-sharppointedaccurateexactprecisechiselerspiv

Antonyms

bluntdullimpreciseinaccuratecomplimentary

Words that rhyme with sharper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

harpercarper

Related words

swindlersharpiegougerchisellerchiselersharpycheatescroc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sharper"?▾

"Sharper" has 2 syllables: sharp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sharper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sharper" is /ˈʃɑɹpɚ/.

What does "sharper" mean?▾

Sharper: Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut easily; not obtuse or rounded.

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