How to pronounce crooner
Say it like KROO-ner. Crooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crooner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of crooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KROO-nuh.
What does crooner mean?
- One who croons; a singer, usually male, especially of popular music.“My mom likes to listen to old crooners like Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey.”
Where does crooner come from?
From croon + -er.
Words that rhyme with crooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crooner.
Questions about saying crooner
How do you pronounce crooner?
Say KROO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkruːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crooner?
Crooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · ner.
Is crooner 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 /ˈkruːnə/ (KROO-nuh).