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How to pronounce craner

Say it like KRAY-ner. Craner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY).

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US American/ˈkreɪnɚ/KRAY-ner
UK British/ˈkreɪnə/KRAY-nuh
  • KRAY
  • ner
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Craner pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of craner

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KRAY-nuh.

What does craner mean?

noun
  1. One who cranes.

Where does craner come from?

From crane + -er.

Words that rhyme with craner

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craner.

Questions about saying craner

How do you pronounce craner?

Say KRAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in craner?

Craner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAY). Broken into parts: KRAY · ner.

Is craner 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 /ˈkreɪnə/ (KRAY-nuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).