How to pronounce forker
Say it like FOR-ker. Forker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-kuh.
What does forker mean?
- An agricultural laborer who uses a fork.
Where does forker come from?
From fork + -er.
Words that rhyme with forker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forker.
Questions about saying forker
How do you pronounce forker?
Say FOR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forker?
Forker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · ker.
Is forker 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 /ˈfɔːkə/ (FAW-kuh).