How to pronounce yanker
Say it like YANG-ker. Yanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YANG).
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- YANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yanker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yanker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YANG-kuh.
What does yanker mean?
- Someone who yanks, or gives a sudden hard pull
- A brazen lie
- Someone who pranks someone, who yanks chains, such as with crank calls.
Where does yanker come from?
From yank + -er.
Words that rhyme with yanker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yanker.
Questions about saying yanker
How do you pronounce yanker?
Say YANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yanker?
Yanker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YANG). Broken into parts: YANG · ker.
Is yanker 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 /ˈjæŋkə/ (YANG-kuh).