How to Pronounce "roper"
word
/ˈɹoʊpɝ/
ROH-per
/ɹˈəʊpɐ/
ROH-puh
Definition
A roper is a person, often a cowboy or rodeo participant, who uses a rope or lasso to catch animals such as cattle.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹoʊpɝ/
British English
/ɹˈəʊpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROH-per
UK
ROH-puh
Listen in Context
The roper caught the calf with his lasso.
Each roper wears a hat and boots in the rodeo.
The young boy wanted to be a roper like his father.
It's not easy to become a top roper; it takes a lot of practice.