How to pronounce skanker
Say it like SKANG-ker. Skanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKANG).
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- SKANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANGSay 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 skanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKANG-kuh.
What does skanker mean?
- Someone who dances the skank.
- A dishonest or dissolute person.
Where does skanker come from?
From skank + -er.
Words that rhyme with skanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skanker.
Questions about saying skanker
How do you pronounce skanker?
Say SKANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skanker?
Skanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKANG). Broken into parts: SKANG · ker.
Is skanker 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 /ˈskæŋkə/ (SKANG-kuh).