How to pronounce barker
Say it like BAR-ker. Barker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of barker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kuh.
What does barker mean?
- someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
- informal terms for dogs
Where does barker come from?
From Middle English berkere; equivalent to bark (“dog noise”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with barker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barker.
Questions about saying barker
How do you pronounce barker?
Say BAR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barker?
Barker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · ker.
Is barker 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 /ˈbɑːkə/ (BAH-kuh).