How to pronounce rocker
Say it like ROK-er. Rocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK).
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- ROK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-uh.
What does rocker mean?
- A curved piece of wood attached to the bottom of a rocking chair or cradle that enables it to rock back and forth.
- A rocking chair.
- The lengthwise curvature of a surfboard. (More rocker is a more curved board.)
Where does rocker come from?
From Middle English rokker, rockere, rokkere, equivalent to rock + -er.
Words that rhyme with rocker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rocker.
Questions about saying rocker
How do you pronounce rocker?
Say ROK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocker?
Rocker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROK). Broken into parts: ROK · er.
Is rocker 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 /ˈrɒkə/ (ROK-uh).