To pronounce "barker", say BARK-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
barker
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"barker" has 2 syllables: bark-er. It rhymes with marker and sharker, if that helps it stick.
noun
“My neighbor's dog is a constant barker that keeps me awake at night.”
“Bob had amassed a considerable stockpile of double entendres from his days working as a barker for a strip joint.”
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"Barker" has 2 syllables: bark · er.
Barker: Someone or something who barks.
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