How to pronounce whacker
Say it like WAK-er. Whacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK).
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- WAK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whacker 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 whacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAK-uh.
What does whacker mean?
- One who, or something which, whacks.
- Synonym of whopper (“anything large”).
- Synonym of whopper (“an outrageous or blatant lie”).
Where does whacker come from?
From whack + -er.
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Words that rhyme with whacker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whacker.
Questions about saying whacker
How do you pronounce whacker?
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 whacker?
Whacker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAK). Broken into parts: WAK · er.
Is whacker 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).