How to pronounce hackers
Say it like HAK-erz. Hackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK).
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- HAK
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hackers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hackers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAK-uz.
What does hackers mean?
- plural of hacker How to pronounce hacker
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hacker How to pronounce hacker
Words that rhyme with hackers
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Questions about saying hackers
How do you pronounce hackers?
Say HAK-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhækɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhækəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hackers?
Hackers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAK). Broken into parts: HAK · erz.
Is hackers 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 /ˈhækəz/ (HAK-uz).