To pronounce "baker", say BAK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/
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"baker" has 2 syllables: bak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bakker — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Baker" has 2 syllables: bak · er.
The IPA transcription of "baker" is /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/.
Baker: A person who bakes and sells bread, cakes and similar items.
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