How to Pronounce Zipper

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈzɪpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “zipper”

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

What does zipper mean?

noun

  1. A zip fastener.
  2. A pressure-sensitive plastic closure.

verb

  1. To close a zipper.

    “He zippered his sweater against the cold.”

  2. To put a zipper on an article.

    “These fall jackets are zippered.”

Synonyms

slide fastenerzipzip fastener

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Words that rhyme with zipper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chipperdipperripperskipperkippershipperclipperstrippertippergipperslippertripper

Related words

zipzip-fastenerrackslidechuteclosingcloseshutdown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "zipper"?▾

"Zipper" has 2 syllables: zipp · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "zipper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "zipper" is /ˈzɪpɚ/.

What does "zipper" mean?▾

Zipper: A zip fastener.

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