How to pronounce stoker
Say it like STOH-ker. Stoker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay 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 stoker
- 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: STOH-kuh.
What does stoker mean?
- A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.
- A device for stoking a fire; a poker.
- A device that feeds coal into a furnace, etc., automatically.
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Words that rhyme with stoker
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Questions about saying stoker
How do you pronounce stoker?
Say STOH-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoker?
Stoker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ker.
Is stoker 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 /ˈstəʊkə/ (STOH-kuh).