How to pronounce biker
Say it like BY-ker. Biker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of biker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BY-kuh.
What does biker mean?
- A person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles, sometimes a member of a motorcycle club.
- A cyclist.
Where does biker come from?
From bike + -er.
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Words that rhyme with biker
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Questions about saying biker
How do you pronounce biker?
Say BY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biker?
Biker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · ker.
Is biker 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 /ˈbaɪkə/ (BY-kuh).