To pronounce "illywhacker", say ILLYWH-ack-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɪliwakə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪliwakə/
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"illywhacker" has 3 syllables: illywh-ack-er.
noun
"Illywhacker" has 3 syllables: illywh · ack · er.
The IPA transcription of "illywhacker" is /ˈɪliwakə/.
Illywhacker: A small-time confidence trickster or seller of trinkets.
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