how to pronounce scamper

/ˈskæm.pəɹ/

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scamper is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of scamper in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… world scamper like sixteenth notes up …”

meanings of scamper

noun:

A quick, light run.
One who skimps or does slipshod work.

verb:

To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful or undignified manner.

scamper frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word scamper occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.