How to pronounce luckier
Say it like LUHK-ee-er. Luckier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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US American/ˈlʌkiɚ/LUHK-ee-er
UK British/ˈlʌkiə/LUHK-ee-uh
- LUHK
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luckier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of luckier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHK-ee-uh.
What does luckier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of lucky: more lucky How to pronounce lucky
Questions about saying luckier
How do you pronounce luckier?
Say LUHK-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌkiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌkiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luckier?
Luckier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · ee · er.
Is luckier 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 /ˈlʌkiə/ (LUHK-ee-uh).