How to pronounce puker
Say it like PYOO-ker. Puker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO).
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US American/ˈpjukər/PYOO-ker
UK British/ˈpjuːkə/PYOO-kuh
- PYOO
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PYOO-kuh.
What does puker mean?
noun
- Someone who pukes, a vomiter.
- That which causes vomiting.
- A person who caricatures the manner of speech of a disc jockey or announcer, using affected, back-of-the-throat speech that is likened to puking.
Where does puker come from?
From puke + -er.
Questions about saying puker
How do you pronounce puker?
Say PYOO-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpjukər/. In British English it is /ˈpjuːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puker?
Puker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYOO). Broken into parts: PYOO · ker.
Is puker 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 /ˈpjuːkə/ (PYOO-kuh).