How to pronounce aligner
Say it like uh-LY-ner. Aligner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈlaɪnɚ/uh-LY-ner
UK British/əˈlaɪnə/uh-LY-nuh
- uh
- LY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aligner 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aligner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LY-nuh.
What does aligner mean?
noun
- One who, or that which, aligns.
- A system that produces integrated circuits by precision photolithography.
- A thin flexible orthodontic tool that is fitted over the teeth to move them gradually.
Where does aligner come from?
From align + -er.
Words that rhyme with aligner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aligner.
Questions about saying aligner
How do you pronounce aligner?
Say uh-LY-ner. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /əˈlaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aligner?
Aligner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: uh · LY · ner.
Is aligner 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 /əˈlaɪnə/ (uh-LY-nuh).