How to pronounce croker
Say it like KROH-ker. Croker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croker 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 croker
- 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 croker mean?
- Burlap.
Words that rhyme with croker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croker.
Questions about saying croker
How do you pronounce croker?
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 croker?
Croker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · ker.
Is croker 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).