How to pronounce stalker
Say it like STAW-ker. Stalker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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- STAW
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stalker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-kuh.
What does stalker mean?
- A person who engages in stalking, i.e., quietly approaching animals to be hunted; a tracker or guide in hunting game.
- A person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions.
- Any of various devices for removing the stalk from plants during harvesting.
Where does stalker come from?
From Middle English stalkere, equivalent to stalk + -er.
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Words that rhyme with stalker
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Questions about saying stalker
How do you pronounce stalker?
Say STAW-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalker?
Stalker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · ker.
Is stalker 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 /ˈstɔːkə/ (STAW-kuh).