How to pronounce walker
Say it like WAW-ker. Walker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Walker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of walker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-kuh.
What does walker mean?
- New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
- United States writer (born in 1944)
- a person who travels by foot
Where does walker come from?
From Middle English walkere (“one who walks, traveler”), equivalent to walk + -er.
Words that rhyme with walker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of walker.
Questions about saying walker
How do you pronounce walker?
Say WAW-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in walker?
Walker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ker.
Is walker 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 /ˈwɔːkə/ (WAW-kuh).