How to pronounce kayaker
Say it like KY-ak-er. Kayaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- ak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kayaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kayaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KY-ak-uh.
What does kayaker mean?
- One who kayaks.
Where does kayaker come from?
From kayak + -er.
Questions about saying kayaker
How do you pronounce kayaker?
Say KY-ak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kayaker?
Kayaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · ak · er.
Is kayaker 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 /ˈkaɪækə/ (KY-ak-uh).