How to pronounce berserker
Say it like BER-ser-ker. Berserker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- ser
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berserker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of berserker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-sur-kuh.
What does berserker mean?
- One who fights as if frenzied, like a berserker.
- A type of von Neumann probe whose mission is to exterminate alien lifeforms.
Questions about saying berserker
How do you pronounce berserker?
Say BER-ser-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɚˌsɚkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berserker?
Berserker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ser · ker.
Is berserker 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 /ˈbɜːsɜːkə/ (BUR-sur-kuh).