How to pronounce faker
Say it like FAY-ker. Faker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of faker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-kuh.
What does faker mean?
- One who fakes something.
- An impostor or impersonator.
- A friendly unit (usually aircraft) that acts as a hostile unit in a military exercise.
- comparative form of fake: more fake. How to pronounce fake
Where does faker come from?
From fake + -er.
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Words that rhyme with faker
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Questions about saying faker
How do you pronounce faker?
Say FAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faker?
Faker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ker.
Is faker 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 /ˈfeɪkə/ (FAY-kuh).