How to pronounce heckler
Say it like HEK-ler. Heckler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce heckler. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈhɛklɚ/HEK-ler
UK British/ˈhɛklə/HEK-luh
- HEK
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heckler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of heckler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HEK-luh.
What does heckler mean?
noun
- One who heckles; somebody who insults, makes fun of, or teases.“The juggler always seemed to have a heckler or two in the crowd on Saturdays.”
- An aircraft flying attack missions at night.
- Alternative form of hackler (“worker who separates flax”).
Where does heckler come from?
From heckle + -er.
Questions about saying heckler
How do you pronounce heckler?
Say HEK-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛklɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɛklə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heckler?
Heckler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEK). Broken into parts: HEK · ler.
Is heckler 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 /ˈhɛklə/ (HEK-luh).