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How to pronounce meeker

Say it like MEE-ker. Meeker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).

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US American/ˈmikɚ/MEE-ker
UK British/ˈmiːkə/MEE-kuh
  • MEE
  • ker
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Meeker pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of meeker

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: MEE-kuh.

What does meeker mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of meek: more meek How to pronounce meek
verb
  1. To break up and smooth soil with a harrow.

Words that rhyme with meeker

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meeker.

Questions about saying meeker

How do you pronounce meeker?

Say MEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in meeker?

Meeker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ker.

Is meeker 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 /ˈmiːkə/ (MEE-kuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).