How to pronounce porker
Say it like POR-ker. Porker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR).
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- POR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of porker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW-kuh.
What does porker mean?
- A pig, especially a castrated male, being fattened and raised for slaughter.
- A lie.
Words that rhyme with porker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porker.
Questions about saying porker
How do you pronounce porker?
Say POR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɔrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porker?
Porker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POR). Broken into parts: POR · ker.
Is porker 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 /ˈpɔːkə/ (PAW-kuh).