zipper

/ˈzɪpər/

Syllables zip·per

Stress ZIP-per

Phonics Breakdown

zip

/zɪp/

short i

per

/ər/

er schwa

Meaning

a device used to fasten clothing or bags by interlocking teeth

Sound Reference

💡

zip=/zɪp/(zip) + per=/ər/(paper)

Example

Please zip up your jacket.