How to pronounce weaker
Say it like WEE-ker. Weaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-kuh.
What does weaker mean?
- comparative form of weak: more weak How to pronounce weak
- Said of one proposition with respect to another one: that the latter entails the former, but the former does not entail the latter.
Words that rhyme with weaker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of weaker.
Questions about saying weaker
How do you pronounce weaker?
Say WEE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈwikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weaker?
Weaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ker.
Is weaker 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 /ˈwiːkə/ (WEE-kuh).