How to pronounce tricker
Say it like TRIK-er. Tricker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtrɪkɚ/TRIK-er
UK British/ˈtrɪkə/TRIK-uh
- TRIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tricker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIKSay 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 tricker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRIK-uh.
What does tricker mean?
noun
- One who tricks or plays tricks; a practical joker; a prankster
Where does tricker come from?
Derived from trick + -er.
Words that rhyme with tricker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tricker.
Questions about saying tricker
How do you pronounce tricker?
Say TRIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tricker?
Tricker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIK). Broken into parts: TRIK · er.
Is tricker 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 /ˈtrɪkə/ (TRIK-uh).