How to pronounce flaker
Say it like FLAY-ker. Flaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY).
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- FLAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAYSay 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 flaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAY-kuh.
What does flaker mean?
- A tool or appliance used to break flakes off a piece of material or something into it.
- Someone who fails to meet commitments, who shows interest but then fails to follow through.
Where does flaker come from?
From flake + -er.
Words that rhyme with flaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flaker.
Questions about saying flaker
How do you pronounce flaker?
Say FLAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfleɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfleɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flaker?
Flaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAY). Broken into parts: FLAY · ker.
Is flaker 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 /ˈfleɪkə/ (FLAY-kuh).