How to pronounce bleaker
Say it like BLEE-ker. Bleaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE).
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- BLEE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bleaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLEE-kuh.
What does bleaker mean?
- comparative form of bleak: more bleak How to pronounce bleak
Words that rhyme with bleaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bleaker.
Questions about saying bleaker
How do you pronounce bleaker?
Say BLEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈblikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbliːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleaker?
Bleaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE). Broken into parts: BLEE · ker.
Is bleaker 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 /ˈbliːkə/ (BLEE-kuh).