To pronounce "topper", say TOPP-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɔ.pə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
topper
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/ˈtɔ.pə/
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"topper" has 2 syllables: topp-er. It rhymes with proper and improper, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: topor — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Topper" has 2 syllables: topp · er.
The IPA transcription of "topper" is /ˈtɔ.pə/.
Topper: Something that is on top.
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