How to pronounce striker
Say it like STRY-ker. Striker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Striker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay 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 striker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRY-kuh.
What does striker mean?
- a forward on a soccer team
- someone receiving intensive training for a naval technical rating
- an employee on strike against an employer
Where does striker come from?
From strike + -er.
Words that rhyme with striker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of striker.
Questions about saying striker
How do you pronounce striker?
Say STRY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in striker?
Striker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · ker.
Is striker 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 /ˈstraɪkə/ (STRY-kuh).