How to pronounce dicker
Say it like DIK-er. Dicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK).
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- DIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIK-uh.
What does dicker mean?
- To bargain, haggle or negotiate over a sale.
- To barter.
- To fiddle.
- A chaffering, barter, or exchange, of small wares.
Where does dicker come from?
From Middle English diker (“measure of ten”), from Late Latin dacra (“a dicker”), from Latin decuria (“a ten of something”), from decem (“ten”).
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Words that rhyme with dicker
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Questions about saying dicker
How do you pronounce dicker?
Say DIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicker?
Dicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIK). Broken into parts: DIK · er.
Is dicker 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 /ˈdɪkə/ (DIK-uh).