How to pronounce cooker
Say it like KUUK-er. Cooker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK).
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- KUUK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cooker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUUK-uh.
What does cooker mean?
- A cookstove.
- An appliance or utensil for cooking food.
- One who cooks.
Where does cooker come from?
From cook + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix) (apple; one who is cooked).
Words that rhyme with cooker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cooker.
Questions about saying cooker
How do you pronounce cooker?
Say KUUK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooker?
Cooker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK). Broken into parts: KUUK · er.
Is cooker 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 /ˈkʊkə/ (KUUK-uh).