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How to pronounce ecker

Say it like EK-er. Ecker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɛkɚ/EK-er
UK British/ˈɛkə/EK-uh
  • EK
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Ecker pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of ecker

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: EK-uh.

What does ecker mean?

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of ekker.

Words that rhyme with ecker

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ecker.

Questions about saying ecker

How do you pronounce ecker?

Say EK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in ecker?

Ecker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · er.

Is ecker 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 /ˈɛkə/ (EK-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).