How to pronounce risker
Say it like RIS-ker. Risker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS).
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US American/ˈrɪskər/RIS-ker
UK British/ˈrɪskə/RIS-kuh
- RIS
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of risker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RIS-kuh.
What does risker mean?
noun
- One who risks or hazards something.
Where does risker come from?
From risk + -er.
Questions about saying risker
How do you pronounce risker?
Say RIS-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪskər/. In British English it is /ˈrɪskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risker?
Risker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIS). Broken into parts: RIS · ker.
Is risker 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 /ˈrɪskə/ (RIS-kuh).