How to pronounce baedeker
Say it like BAY-duh-ker. Baedeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- duh
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baedeker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baedeker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-duh-kuh.
What does baedeker mean?
- German publisher of a series of travel guidebooks (1801-1859)
- any of a series of travel guidebooks published by the German firm founded by Karl Baedeker
Questions about saying baedeker
How do you pronounce baedeker?
Say BAY-duh-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪdəkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪdəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baedeker?
Baedeker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · duh · ker.
Is baedeker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbeɪdəkə/ (BAY-duh-kuh).