How to pronounce likker
Say it like LIK-er. Likker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Likker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of likker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIK-uh.
What does likker mean?
- Eye dialect spelling of liquor.
Words that rhyme with likker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of likker.
Words that sound like likker
Questions about saying likker
How do you pronounce likker?
Say LIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in likker?
Likker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · er.
Is likker 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 /ˈlɪkə/ (LIK-uh).
What words sound the same as likker?
Likker sounds the same as liquor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.