How to pronounce spiker
Say it like SPY-ker. Spiker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spiker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPY-kuh.
What does spiker mean?
- One who spikes.
- An engineer employed to drive in the nails that fasten the rails.
- A mechanical device for driving in the nails.
Where does spiker come from?
From spike + -er (agent suffix).
Words that rhyme with spiker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiker.
Questions about saying spiker
How do you pronounce spiker?
Say SPY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiker?
Spiker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · ker.
Is spiker 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 /ˈspaɪkə/ (SPY-kuh).