How to pronounce choker
Say it like CHOH-ker. Choker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH).
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- CHOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of choker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHOH-kuh.
What does choker mean?
- A piece of jewelry or ornamental fabric, worn as a necklace or neckerchief, tight to the throat.
- One who, or that which, chokes or strangles.
- A traffic calming device used to narrow a road and produce a chokepoint.
Where does choker come from?
From choke + -er.
Words that rhyme with choker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choker.
Questions about saying choker
How do you pronounce choker?
Say CHOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choker?
Choker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOH). Broken into parts: CHOH · ker.
Is choker 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 /ˈtʃəʊkə/ (CHOH-kuh).