How to pronounce another
Say it like uh-NUHTH-er. Another has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHTH).
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- uh
- NUHTH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Another 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.
- NUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of another
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-NUHTH-uh.
What does another mean?
- any of various alternatives; some other“put it off to another (or some other) day”
Where does another come from?
From Middle English another.
Words that rhyme with another
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of another.
Questions about saying another
How do you pronounce another?
Say uh-NUHTH-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈnʌðɚ/. In British English it is /əˈnʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in another?
Another has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NUHTH). Broken into parts: uh · NUHTH · er.
Is another 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 /əˈnʌðə/ (uh-NUHTH-uh).