How to pronounce shanker
Say it like SHANG-ker. Shanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHANG).
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- SHANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHANG-kuh.
What does shanker mean?
- One who shanks a golf ball.
- One who glues the shank into a shoe.
Where does shanker come from?
From shank + -er.
Words that rhyme with shanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shanker.
Questions about saying shanker
How do you pronounce shanker?
Say SHANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shanker?
Shanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHANG). Broken into parts: SHANG · ker.
Is shanker 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 /ˈʃæŋkə/ (SHANG-kuh).