How to pronounce wicker
Say it like WIK-er. Wicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK).
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- WIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wicker 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 wicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIK-uh.
What does wicker mean?
- A flexible branch or twig of a plant such as willow, used in weaving baskets and furniture.
- Wickerwork.“wicker basket wicker chair wicker cradle”
- Made of wickerwork.
Where does wicker come from?
From Middle English wiker, cognate with Old Swedish vikker (“willow”), Old Norse veikr (“weak”), English weak.
Words that rhyme with wicker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wicker.
Questions about saying wicker
How do you pronounce wicker?
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 wicker?
Wicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIK). Broken into parts: WIK · er.
Is wicker 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).