How to pronounce packer
Say it like PAK-er. Packer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpækɚ/PAK-er
UK British/ˈpækə/PAK-uh
- PAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Packer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of packer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAK-uh.
What does packer mean?
noun
- A person whose business is to pack things; especially, one who packs food for preservation“He works as a pork packer.”
- A software program that compresses code or data.
- A ring of packing or a special device to render gastight and watertight the space between the tubing and bore of an oil well.
Where does packer come from?
From Middle English pakker, pakkere, packare, equivalent to pack + -er.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bagger
- boxer
- meat packer
- backpacker
Words that rhyme with packer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of packer.
Questions about saying packer
How do you pronounce packer?
Say PAK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in packer?
Packer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAK). Broken into parts: PAK · er.
Is packer 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 /ˈpækə/ (PAK-uh).