The spelling of the word "lackerer" is a bit tricky. It is pronounced as /ˈlækərər/ with the stress on the second syllable. This noun refers to a person who applies lacquer, a type of protective coating, to surfaces such as wood, metal, or ceramics. The word is derived from the verb "lacquer" which comes from the French word "laque" meaning a resinous substance from which lacquer is made. The spelling variation of "lackerer" may also be written as "lacquerer".