How to pronounce conker
Say it like KONG-kuh. Conker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conker
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kuh.
What does conker mean?
- A horse chestnut, used in the game of conkers.
- Alternative form of kankar.
Where does conker come from?
As a term for horse chestnut, derived from the name of the game conkers, which came first.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with conker
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Questions about saying conker
How do you pronounce conker?
Say KONG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conker?
Conker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · kuh.
Is conker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒŋkə/ (KONG-kuh).