How to pronounce pecker
Say it like PEK-er. Pecker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK).
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- PEK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pecker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pecker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEK-uh.
What does pecker mean?
- Someone who or something that pecks, striking or piercing in the manner of a bird's beak or bill, particularly
- Any tool used in a pecking fashion, particularly kinds of hoes or pickaxes.
- Any machine or machine part moving in a pecking fashion, particularly
Where does pecker come from?
From Middle English pekker, equivalent to peck (“to pick at something in the manner of a bird”) + -er (“forming agent nouns”).
Questions about saying pecker
How do you pronounce pecker?
Say PEK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛkər/. In British English it is /ˈpɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pecker?
Pecker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEK). Broken into parts: PEK · er.
Is pecker 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 /ˈpɛkə/ (PEK-uh).