How to pronounce hocker
Say it like HOK-er. Hocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOK).
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- HOK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hocker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOK-uh.
What does hocker mean?
- One who hocks or pawns an item.
- A wad of phlegm spat out by hocking.
Where does hocker come from?
From hock + -er.
Words that rhyme with hocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hocker.
Questions about saying hocker
How do you pronounce hocker?
Say HOK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hocker?
Hocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOK). Broken into parts: HOK · er.
Is hocker 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 /ˈhɒkə/ (HOK-uh).