How to pronounce corker
Say it like KOR-ker. Corker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrkɚ/KOR-ker
UK British/ˈkɔːkə/KAW-kuh
- KOR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of corker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-kuh.
What does corker mean?
noun
- One who puts corks into bottles.
- A person or thing that is exceptional or remarkable.
Where does corker come from?
From cork + -er.
Questions about saying corker
How do you pronounce corker?
Say KOR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corker?
Corker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ker.
Is corker 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 /ˈkɔːkə/ (KAW-kuh).