How to pronounce chukker
Say it like CHUHK-er. Chukker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK).
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- CHUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chukker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chukker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHUHK-uh.
What does chukker mean?
- Any of the six playing periods, each 7½ minutes long, of a game of polo.
Words that rhyme with chukker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chukker.
Questions about saying chukker
How do you pronounce chukker?
Say CHUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chukker?
Chukker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUHK). Broken into parts: CHUHK · er.
Is chukker 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 /ˈtʃʌkə/ (CHUHK-uh).