How to Pronounce "paratrooper"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌtɹupɝ
PAIR-uh-troo-per
pˈæɹətɹˌuːpɐ
PA-ruh-troo-puh
Definition
A paratrooper is a military soldier who is trained to jump from airplanes using a parachute, usually to carry out missions behind enemy lines.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌtɹupɝ
British English
pˈæɹətɹˌuːpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-troo-per
UK
PA-ruh-troo-puh
Listen in Context
The paratrooper jumped from the plane.
My uncle is a paratrooper in the army.
The paratrooper landed safely on the ground.
In World War II, many paratroopers were dropped behind enemy lines.