How to pronounce trekker
Say it like TREK-er. Trekker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREK).
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- TREK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trekker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trekker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TREK-uh.
What does trekker mean?
- One who treks; a hiker.
Where does trekker come from?
From trek + -er.
Words that rhyme with trekker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trekker.
Questions about saying trekker
How do you pronounce trekker?
Say TREK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trekker?
Trekker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREK). Broken into parts: TREK · er.
Is trekker 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 /ˈtrɛkə/ (TREK-uh).