How to pronounce pickerel
Say it like PIK-uh-rul. Pickerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pickerel 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pickerel
American and British speakers say pickerel in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkərəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪkərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-uh-rul.
What does pickerel mean?
- A freshwater fish of the genus Esox.
- Walleye, A species of gamefish, Sander vitreus, native to the Northern U.S. and Canada with pale, reflective eyes.
- A wading bird, the dunlin.
Where does pickerel come from?
From Middle English pikerel; equivalent to pike + -rel.
Questions about saying pickerel
How do you pronounce pickerel?
Say PIK-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkərəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pickerel?
Pickerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say pickerel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkərəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.