How to pronounce abandoner
Say it like uh-BAN-duh-ner. Abandoner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN).
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- uh
- BAN
- duh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abandoner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of abandoner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-BAN-duh-nuh.
What does abandoner mean?
- One who abandons.
Where does abandoner come from?
From abandon + -er.
Questions about saying abandoner
How do you pronounce abandoner?
Say uh-BAN-duh-ner. The American pronunciation is /əˈbændənɚ/. In British English it is /əˈbændənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abandoner?
Abandoner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAN). Broken into parts: uh · BAN · duh · ner.
Is abandoner pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈbændənə/ (uh-BAN-duh-nuh).