How to Pronounce Speaker

To pronounce "speaker", say SPEAK-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspiːkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speaker”

"speaker" has 2 syllables: speak-er. It rhymes with seeker and wreaker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spieker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does speaker mean?

noun

  1. One who speaks.
  2. Loudspeaker.

Synonyms

talker

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Words that rhyme with speaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seekerwreakerbeakersqueakerloudspeakersneakerstreakerleakershriekerweakersleekerbleaker

Related words

talkerloudspeakerspeakingoratorspeakspeechinterlocutor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speaker"?▾

"Speaker" has 2 syllables: speak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "speaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speaker" is /ˈspiːkə/.

What does "speaker" mean?▾

Speaker: One who speaks.

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