How to pronounce rubbernecker
Say it like RUHB-er-nek-er. Rubbernecker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB).
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- RUHB
- er
- nek
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubbernecker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rubbernecker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RUHB-uh-nek-uh.
What does rubbernecker mean?
- A person who rubbernecks; someone who cranes their neck as though it were made of rubber to see something (such as a tourist attraction) or to watch an event (such as an accident); a rubberneck.“The minor accident caused a traffic jam as rubberneckers slowed down to get a good view of the battered cars.”
Where does rubbernecker come from?
From rubberneck (verb) + -er (suffix indicating person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb).
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Questions about saying rubbernecker
How do you pronounce rubbernecker?
Say RUHB-er-nek-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌbɚˌnɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌbəˌnɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubbernecker?
Rubbernecker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHB). Broken into parts: RUHB · er · nek · er.
Is rubbernecker 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 /ˈrʌbəˌnɛkə/ (RUHB-uh-nek-uh).