How to pronounce Berliner
Say it like ber-LIN-er. Berliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- ber
- LIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berliner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Berliner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-LIN-uh.
Other ways to say Berliner
Berliner also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ber-LY-ner /bɚˈlaɪnɚ/
What does Berliner mean?
- A native or inhabitant of Berlin.
- A doughnut (donut) with a sweet filling.
- A newspaper format with pages normally measuring about 315 by 470 millimetres (12.4 in × 18.5 inches), slightly taller and wider than a tabloid but narrower and shorter than a broadsheet.
Words that rhyme with Berliner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Berliner.
Questions about saying Berliner
How do you pronounce Berliner?
Say ber-LIN-er. The American pronunciation is /bɚˈlɪnɚ/. In British English it is /bəˈlɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Berliner?
Berliner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: ber · LIN · er.
Is Berliner 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 /bəˈlɪnə/ (buh-LIN-uh).