How to pronounce piker
Say it like PY-ker. Piker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of piker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PY-kuh.
What does piker mean?
- One who bets or gambles only with small amounts of money.
- A stingy person; a cheapskate.
- An amateur.
Where does piker come from?
From pike + -er. In some senses, it has been linked etymologically to the word pikey as well as to Pike County in eastern Missouri https://web.archive.org/web/20051111194645/http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/p/p0300200.html.
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Words that rhyme with piker
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Questions about saying piker
How do you pronounce piker?
Say PY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piker?
Piker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ker.
Is piker 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 /ˈpaɪkə/ (PY-kuh).