How to pronounce staker
Say it like STAY-ker. Staker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY).
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- STAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of staker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAY-kuh.
What does staker mean?
- One who stakes something.“stakers of claims”
- One who participates in proof of stake.
Where does staker come from?
From stake + -er.
Words that rhyme with staker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of staker.
Questions about saying staker
How do you pronounce staker?
Say STAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staker?
Staker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAY). Broken into parts: STAY · ker.
Is staker 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 /ˈsteɪkə/ (STAY-kuh).