How to pronounce soaker
Say it like SOH-ker. Soaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-kuh.
What does soaker mean?
- One who, or that which, soaks.
- A person suffering from alcoholism.
- A kind of knitted woollen diaper.
Where does soaker come from?
From soak + -er.
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Words that rhyme with soaker
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Questions about saying soaker
How do you pronounce soaker?
Say SOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soaker?
Soaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · ker.
Is soaker 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 /ˈsəʊkə/ (SOH-kuh).