How to pronounce container
Say it like kun-TAY-ner. Container has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
- kun
- TAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Container pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of container
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAY-nuh.
What does container mean?
- any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
Where does container come from?
From Middle English conteiner, equivalent to contain + -er.
Words that rhyme with container
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of container.
Questions about saying container
How do you pronounce container?
Say kun-TAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in container?
Container has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: kun · TAY · ner.
Is container 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 /kənˈteɪnə/ (kun-TAY-nuh).