The word "dyker" can be spelled in different ways, such as "diker" and "dykeer". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ˈdaɪkər/. The first syllable "dy" is pronounced as "die", followed by the vowel "u" sound in "cut", and then the consonant "k" sound. The final syllable "er" is pronounced as "er", as in the word "her". The spelling of the word may vary, but its meaning remains the same - someone who builds dikes or embankments.