How to pronounce crooker
Say it like KRUUK-er. Crooker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUK).
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- KRUUK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crooker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUUKSay 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 crooker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KRUUK-uh.
What does crooker mean?
- comparative form of crook: more crook How to pronounce crook
Words that rhyme with crooker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crooker.
Questions about saying crooker
How do you pronounce crooker?
Say KRUUK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkrʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crooker?
Crooker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUUK). Broken into parts: KRUUK · er.
Is crooker 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 /ˈkrʊkə/ (KRUUK-uh).