How to pronounce flanker
Say it like FLANG-ker. Flanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLANG).
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- FLANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of flanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLANG-kuh.
What does flanker mean?
- A player who plays in the back row of the scrum.
- A wide receiver who lines up behind the line of scrimmage.
- A fortification or soldier projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.
Where does flanker come from?
From flank + -er. The verb is from the noun (sense 3).
Words that rhyme with flanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flanker.
Questions about saying flanker
How do you pronounce flanker?
Say FLANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flanker?
Flanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLANG). Broken into parts: FLANG · ker.
Is flanker 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 /ˈflæŋkə/ (FLANG-kuh).