How to pronounce checker
Say it like CHEK-er. Checker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK).
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- CHEK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of checker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEK-uh.
What does checker mean?
- One who or that which checks or verifies something.
- One who makes a check mark.
- The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.“There was a long line at the grocery store because the checker was so slow.”
- A playing piece in the game of checkers (British: draughts), or certain other table games such as backgammon.
- A pattern of alternating colors as on a chessboard.
- An individual square appearing in such a pattern.
- To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
- To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
Where does checker come from?
From check + -er.
Words that rhyme with checker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of checker.
Questions about saying checker
How do you pronounce checker?
Say CHEK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checker?
Checker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEK). Broken into parts: CHEK · er.
Is checker 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 /ˈtʃɛkə/ (CHEK-uh).