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How to pronounce wreaker

Say it like REE-ker. Wreaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).

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US American/ˈrikɚ/REE-ker
UK British/ˈriːkə/REE-kuh
  • REE
  • ker
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Wreaker pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of wreaker

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: REE-kuh.

What does wreaker mean?

noun
  1. One who wreaks.

Where does wreaker come from?

From wreak + -er.

Words that rhyme with wreaker

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wreaker.

Questions about saying wreaker

How do you pronounce wreaker?

Say REE-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in wreaker?

Wreaker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ker.

Is wreaker 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 /ˈriːkə/ (REE-kuh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).