How to Pronounce Hacker

To pronounce "hacker", say HACK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /hækə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/hækə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hacker”

"hacker" has 2 syllables: hack-er. It rhymes with slacker and tracker, if that helps it stick.

What does hacker mean?

noun

  1. One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.
  2. One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data, or to carry out malicious attacks.

Synonyms

cracker

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Words that rhyme with hacker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slackertrackerknackerbackerlacquerpackersmackerlackerattackerrackermacherlinebacker

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hacker"?▾

"Hacker" has 2 syllables: hack · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hacker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hacker" is /hækə(ɹ)/.

What does "hacker" mean?▾

Hacker: One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

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