How to Pronounce "cooper"
word
/ˈkupɝ/
KOO-pur
/kˈuːpɐ/
KOO-puh
Definition
A cooper is a person whose job is to make or repair wooden barrels, casks, and similar containers. It is an old trade, but the word is still used in historical contexts and in industries such as wine or whiskey production.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkupɝ/
British English
/kˈuːpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOO-pur
UK
KOO-puh
Listen in Context
My grandfather was a cooper in a small village.
The cooper repaired the old wooden barrel.
A cooper needs skill and strong hands.
The winery still employs a cooper to maintain its oak barrels.