The word "Hoker" is commonly misspelled as "Hawker". Phonetically, "Hoker" is spelled /hoʊkər/, with the stress placed on the first syllable. The letter "o" represents the long vowel sound /oʊ/ and the letter "e" is a silent letter that modifies the preceding letter "o". The letter "r" at the end of the word is pronounced softly, making it sound like /ər/, rather than a hard "r" sound. Proper spelling of "Hoker" is vital for accurate communication and effective writing.