How to pronounce ocker
Say it like OK-er. Ocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ocker. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ocker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-uh.
What does ocker mean?
- A boorish or uncultivated Australian.
- Uncultivated; boorish.
Where does ocker come from?
From Ocker, pet form of the name Oscar; popularised in a series of television sketches where the word was used as a general nickname.
Words that rhyme with ocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ocker.
Questions about saying ocker
How do you pronounce ocker?
Say OK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ocker?
Ocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · er.
Is ocker 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 /ˈɒkə/ (OK-uh).