How to pronounce laker
Say it like LAY-ker. Laker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-kuh.
What does laker mean?
- A wharfman who resides near a lake.
- A ship used on the Great Lakes.
Where does laker come from?
From lake (“body of water”) + -er (“inhabitant”) or + -er (relational suffix).
Words that rhyme with laker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laker.
Questions about saying laker
How do you pronounce laker?
Say LAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laker?
Laker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · ker.
Is laker 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 /ˈleɪkə/ (LAY-kuh).