How to pronounce sleeker
Say it like SLEE-ker. Sleeker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE).
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- SLEE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sleeker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sleeker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SLEE-kuh.
What does sleeker mean?
- comparative form of sleek: more sleek How to pronounce sleek
- An instrument for sleeking or making smooth.
Where does sleeker come from?
From sleek + -er.
Words that rhyme with sleeker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sleeker.
Questions about saying sleeker
How do you pronounce sleeker?
Say SLEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈslikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsliːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sleeker?
Sleeker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLEE). Broken into parts: SLEE · ker.
Is sleeker 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 /ˈsliːkə/ (SLEE-kuh).