How to pronounce wacker
Say it like WAK-er. Wacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wacker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAK-uh.
What does wacker mean?
- A Liverpudlian; a resident of Liverpool, England.
- comparative form of wack: more wack How to pronounce wack
Words that rhyme with wacker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wacker.
Questions about saying wacker
How do you pronounce wacker?
Say WAK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wacker?
Wacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · er.
Is wacker 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 /ˈwækə/ (WAK-uh).