How to pronounce ticker
Say it like TIK-er. Ticker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɪkɚ/TIK-er
UK British/ˈtɪkə/TIK-uh
- TIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ticker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ticker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIK-uh.
What does ticker mean?
noun
- One who makes a tick mark.
- A measuring or reporting device, particularly one which makes a ticking sound as the measured events occur.“The ticker was showing an increased rate of flow.”
- A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.“I checked the prices on the ticker one last time before placing the trade.”
Where does ticker come from?
From tick + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ticker
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Questions about saying ticker
How do you pronounce ticker?
Say TIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ticker?
Ticker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIK). Broken into parts: TIK · er.
Is ticker 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 /ˈtɪkə/ (TIK-uh).