How to pronounce talker
Say it like TAW-ker. Talker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW).
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- TAW
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Talker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAWSay 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 talker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW-kuh.
What does talker mean?
- A person who talks, especially one who gives a speech, or is loquacious or garrulous.“What this country needs is a smooth talker.”
- Any creature or machine that talks.“Some parrots are vociferous talkers.”
- A talk show
Where does talker come from?
From Middle English talkere, equivalent to talk + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with talker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of talker.
Questions about saying talker
How do you pronounce talker?
Say TAW-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in talker?
Talker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAW). Broken into parts: TAW · ker.
Is talker 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 /ˈtɔːkə/ (TAW-kuh).