How to pronounce poker
Say it like POH-ker. Poker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-kuh.
What does poker mean?
- fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
- any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking hand
Where does poker come from?
From poke + -er.
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Words that rhyme with poker
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Questions about saying poker
How do you pronounce poker?
Say POH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poker?
Poker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ker.
Is poker 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 /ˈpəʊkə/ (POH-kuh).