How to pronounce clicker
Say it like KLIK-er. Clicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK).
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- KLIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of clicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLIK-uh.
What does clicker mean?
- The remote-control device used to change settings on a television set, VCR, or other electronic equipment.“We have a clicker for the TV, one for the VCR, one for the DVD player and another one that does it all.”
- An electronic device used by individual students in the classroom to respond to multiple-choice questions, etc.
- A person who cuts out the uppers of shoes from pieces of leather using a flexible knife that clicks as it changes direction.
Where does clicker come from?
From click + -er.
Words that rhyme with clicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clicker.
Questions about saying clicker
How do you pronounce clicker?
Say KLIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clicker?
Clicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIK). Broken into parts: KLIK · er.
Is clicker 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 /ˈklɪkə/ (KLIK-uh).