How to pronounce muckraker
Say it like MUHK-ray-ker. Muckraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK).
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- MUHK
- ray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muckraker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- rayGive this part a little weight. 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 muckraker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHK-ray-kuh.
What does muckraker mean?
- One who investigates and exposes issues of corruption that often violate widely held values; e.g. one who exposes political corruption or the poor conditions in prisons.
Where does muckraker come from?
From muck + raker. Believed to have been coined following a 1906 speech by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, in which he likened the investigative journalist to ‘the Man with the Muck-rake’, a character in John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress.
Questions about saying muckraker
How do you pronounce muckraker?
Say MUHK-ray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌˌkreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muckraker?
Muckraker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHK). Broken into parts: MUHK · ray · ker.
Is muckraker 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 /ˈmʌˌkreɪkə/ (MUHK-ray-kuh).