How to pronounce whicker
Say it like WIK-er. Whicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whicker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIK-uh.
What does whicker mean?
- The soft neigh made by a horse.
- Of a horse, to neigh softly, to make a breathy whinny.
Words that rhyme with whicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whicker.
Words that sound like whicker
Questions about saying whicker
How do you pronounce whicker?
Say WIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whicker?
Whicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · er.
Is whicker 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 /ˈwɪkə/ (WIK-uh).
What words sound the same as whicker?
Whicker sounds the same as wicker in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.