How to pronounce almoner
Say it like AL-muh-ner. Almoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- muh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Almoner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of almoner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-muh-nuh.
What does almoner mean?
- A person who distributes alms, especially the doles and alms of religious houses, almshouses.
- A person who dispenses alms on behalf of another person.
- A purse or pouch
Where does almoner come from?
From Middle English aumener, aulmener, from Old French almosnier, from almosne (“alms”), from Latin eleemosyna.
Questions about saying almoner
How do you pronounce almoner?
Say AL-muh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈælmənər/. In British English it is /ˈælmənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in almoner?
Almoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · muh · ner.
Is almoner 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 /ˈælmənə/ (AL-muh-nuh).