How to pronounce baker
Say it like BAY-ker. Baker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of baker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAY-kuh.
What does baker mean?
- someone who bakes commercially
- someone who bakes bread or cake
Where does baker come from?
Inherited from Middle English bakere, from Old English bæcere (“baker”), from Proto-Germanic *bakārijaz (“baker”), equivalent to bake + -er.
Words that rhyme with baker
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Questions about saying baker
How do you pronounce baker?
Say BAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baker?
Baker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · ker.
Is baker 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 /ˈbeɪkə/ (BAY-kuh).