How to Pronounce "skipper"
word
/ˈskɪpɝ/
SKI-pur
/skˈɪpɐ/
SKI-puh
Definition
A skipper is the person in charge of a boat or small ship. It can also mean the leader or captain of a sports team.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈskɪpɝ/
British English
/skˈɪpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKI-pur
UK
SKI-puh
Listen in Context
The skipper checked the boat before we left the harbor.
She is the skipper of our sailing team.
The skipper told everyone to sit down during the storm.
Ask the skipper if it's safe to go out in this weather.