How to pronounce baker
baker
/ˈbeɪkər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Baker, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /eɪ/as in day | Glide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
The baker forgot to put salt in the dough.
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce baker?
Baker is pronounced /ˈbeɪkər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in baker?
Baker has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in baker?
The first syllable: /ˈbeɪkər/.