How to pronounce trucker
Say it like TRUHK-er. Trucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK).
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- TRUHK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trucker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of trucker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHK-uh.
What does trucker mean?
- someone who drives a truck as an occupation
Words that rhyme with trucker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of trucker.
Questions about saying trucker
How do you pronounce trucker?
Say TRUHK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trucker?
Trucker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHK). Broken into parts: TRUHK · er.
Is trucker 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 /ˈtrʌkə/ (TRUHK-uh).