How to pronounce hanker
Say it like HANG-ker. Hanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG).
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- HANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANGSay 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 hanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HANG-kuh.
What does hanker mean?
- To crave, want or desire.“If you hanker for chocolate, you'll like this fudge recipe.”
Where does hanker come from?
With a secondary frequentative suffix -er, ultimately pointing to Proto-Germanic *hankōną, an iterative to *hanhaną (“to hang”).
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Words that rhyme with hanker
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Questions about saying hanker
How do you pronounce hanker?
Say HANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hanker?
Hanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HANG). Broken into parts: HANG · ker.
Is hanker 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 /ˈhæŋkə/ (HANG-kuh).