How to pronounce looker
Say it like LUUK-er. Looker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK).
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- LUUK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of looker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUUK-uh.
What does looker mean?
- One that looks or is actively looking; a watcher; an observer.
- One having a specific look or appearance.
- Someone or something who is remarkably good-looking.“Wow, your new man is much more of a looker than your last one!”
Where does looker come from?
From look + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with looker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of looker.
Questions about saying looker
How do you pronounce looker?
Say LUUK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looker?
Looker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUK). Broken into parts: LUUK · er.
Is looker 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 /ˈlʊkə/ (LUUK-uh).