How to pronounce picker
Say it like PIK-er. Picker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of picker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIK-uh.
What does picker mean?
- Agent noun of pick; one who picks. How to pronounce pick“The apple picker climbed the tree.”
- A worker responsible for picking or retrieving ordered items, etc.
- Any user interface control that selects something.“date picker”
Where does picker come from?
From Middle English pikere, pykare, equivalent to pick + -er.
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Words that rhyme with picker
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Questions about saying picker
How do you pronounce picker?
Say PIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picker?
Picker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · er.
Is picker 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 /ˈpɪkə/ (PIK-uh).