How to Pronounce "heckler"
word
ˈhɛkɫɝ
HEK-ler
hˈɛklɐ
HEK-luh
Definition
A heckler is someone in an audience who interrupts a speaker or performer by shouting comments, usually to criticize, tease, or distract them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛkɫɝ
British English
hˈɛklɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEK-ler
UK
HEK-luh
Listen in Context
A heckler kept shouting during the comedian’s show.
The speaker asked the heckler to leave the room.
Many performers have to deal with a heckler at some point.
The crowd cheered when security escorted the heckler out.