How to pronounce pricker
Say it like PRIK-er. Pricker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK).
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US American/ˈprɪkər/PRIK-er
UK British/ˈprɪkə/PRIK-uh
- PRIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pricker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pricker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRIK-uh.
What does pricker mean?
noun
- One who pricks.
- A tool for pricking.
- A prickle or thorn.
Where does pricker come from?
From prick + -er.
Questions about saying pricker
How do you pronounce pricker?
Say PRIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈprɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pricker?
Pricker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIK). Broken into parts: PRIK · er.
Is pricker 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 /ˈprɪkə/ (PRIK-uh).