How to pronounce coker
Say it like KOH-ker. Coker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay 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 coker
- 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: KOH-kuh.
What does coker mean?
- The industrial plant in which coke is manufactured
- cokernel
Where does coker come from?
From coke + -er (relational noun suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).
Words that rhyme with coker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coker.
Questions about saying coker
How do you pronounce coker?
Say KOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coker?
Coker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ker.
Is coker 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 /ˈkəʊkə/ (KOH-kuh).