How to pronounce hawkers
Say it like HAW-kerz. Hawkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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US American/ˈhɔkɚz/HAW-kerz
UK British/ˈhɔːkəz/HAW-kuz
- HAW
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawkers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hawkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-kuz.
What does hawkers mean?
noun
- plural of hawker How to pronounce hawker
Questions about saying hawkers
How do you pronounce hawkers?
Say HAW-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawkers?
Hawkers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · kerz.
Is hawkers 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 /ˈhɔːkəz/ (HAW-kuz).