How to Pronounce "hecklers"
word
ˈhɛkɫɝz
HEK-lerz
hˈɛkləz
HEK-luhz
Definition
Hecklers are people in an audience who interrupt a speaker or performer by shouting negative or distracting comments. They usually try to disturb or challenge the person on stage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛkɫɝz
British English
hˈɛkləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEK-lerz
UK
HEK-luhz
Listen in Context
The comedian was interrupted several times by hecklers.
The speaker tried to ignore the hecklers in the crowd.
Security removed the hecklers from the concert hall.
Dealing with hecklers is just part of the job for stand-up comics.