How to pronounce esker
Say it like ES-ker. Esker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of esker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ES-kuh.
What does esker mean?
- A long, narrow, sinuous ridge created by deposits from a stream running beneath a glacier.
Where does esker come from?
From Irish eiscir (“esker, glacial ridge”).
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Questions about saying esker
How do you pronounce esker?
Say ES-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛskɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esker?
Esker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · ker.
Is esker 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 /ˈɛskə/ (ES-kuh).