How to pronounce blanker
Say it like BLANG-ker. Blanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG).
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- BLANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLANGSay 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 blanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLANG-kuh.
What does blanker mean?
- An early form of screensaver that blanked out the screen display when it was not in use.
- comparative form of blank: more blank How to pronounce blank
Where does blanker come from?
From blank + -er (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with blanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blanker.
Questions about saying blanker
How do you pronounce blanker?
Say BLANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blanker?
Blanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG). Broken into parts: BLANG · ker.
Is blanker 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 /ˈblæŋkə/ (BLANG-kuh).