How to Pronounce "whacker"
word
ˈhwækɝ/, /ˈwækɝ
WAK-er
wˈækɐ
WAK-uh
Definition
'Whacker' usually refers to a garden tool used for cutting grass or weeds (short for 'weed whacker'), but it can also mean someone or something that hits hard.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwækɝ/, /ˈwækɝ
British English
wˈækɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAK-er
UK
WAK-uh
Listen in Context
I used the whacker to clear the weeds in the backyard.
The gardener bought a new whacker last week.
Be careful with the whacker, it can be dangerous if not used properly.
He gave the old whacker one last try before buying a replacement.