How to pronounce croaker
Say it like KROH-ker. Croaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay 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 croaker
- 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: KROH-kuh.
What does croaker mean?
- Someone who or something that makes a croaking sound.
- Any of certain fish in the family Sciaenidae, known for the throbbing sounds they make.
- A frog.
Where does croaker come from?
From croak + -er.
Words that rhyme with croaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croaker.
Questions about saying croaker
How do you pronounce croaker?
Say KROH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croaker?
Croaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · ker.
Is croaker 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 /ˈkrəʊkə/ (KROH-kuh).