How to pronounce buckraker
Say it like BUHK-ray-ker. Buckraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK).
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- BUHK
- ray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckraker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buckraker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHK-ray-kuh.
What does buckraker mean?
- A well-connected journalist who uses his or her connections to earn a large sum of money from endeavors outside of ordinary work.
Where does buckraker come from?
Blend of buck + muckraker.
Questions about saying buckraker
How do you pronounce buckraker?
Say BUHK-ray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌˌkreɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈbʌˌkreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckraker?
Buckraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHK). Broken into parts: BUHK · ray · ker.
Is buckraker 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 /ˈbʌˌkreɪkə/ (BUHK-ray-kuh).