How to pronounce picketer
Say it like PIK-uh-ter. Picketer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picketer 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of picketer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIK-uh-tuh.
What does picketer mean?
- Someone who pickets; one participating in a demonstration or posted on a picket line.
Where does picketer come from?
From picket + -er.
Questions about saying picketer
How do you pronounce picketer?
Say PIK-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkətɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picketer?
Picketer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uh · ter.
Is picketer 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 /ˈpɪkətə/ (PIK-uh-tuh).