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How to pronounce chalker

Say it like CHAW-ker. Chalker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW).

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US American/ˈtʃɔkɚ/CHAW-ker
UK British/ˈtʃɔːkə/CHAW-kuh
  • CHAW
  • ker
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Chalker pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. CHAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of chalker

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: CHAW-kuh.

What does chalker mean?

noun
  1. One who chalks.

Where does chalker come from?

From chalk + -er.

Words that rhyme with chalker

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chalker.

Questions about saying chalker

How do you pronounce chalker?

Say CHAW-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in chalker?

Chalker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAW). Broken into parts: CHAW · ker.

Is chalker 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 /ˈtʃɔːkə/ (CHAW-kuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).