How to pronounce banker
Say it like BANG-ker. Banker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG).
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- BANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Banker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of banker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BANG-kuh.
What does banker mean?
- a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
- the person in charge of the bank in a gambling game
Where does banker come from?
From bank + -er, after French banquier.
Words that rhyme with banker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of banker.
Questions about saying banker
How do you pronounce banker?
Say BANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in banker?
Banker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BANG). Broken into parts: BANG · ker.
Is banker 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 /ˈbæŋkə/ (BANG-kuh).