How to Pronounce "ripper"
word
/ˈɹɪpɝ/
RI-pur
/ɹˈɪpɐ/
RI-puh
Definition
A 'ripper' can mean someone or something that rips or tears, a machine designed to break or tear apart materials, or (mainly in Australian slang) something very good or impressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɪpɝ/
British English
/ɹˈɪpɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RI-pur
UK
RI-puh
Listen in Context
The machine acted like a ripper, tearing the soil easily.
Jack the Ripper was never caught by the police.
He is using a ripper to clear the old tree roots.
That was a ripper of a match—so exciting right to the end!