How to pronounce darner
Say it like DAR-ner. Darner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of darner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-nuh.
What does darner mean?
- One who darns.
- A needle used for darning, a darning needle.
- Any dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae; a hawker.
Where does darner come from?
From darn + -er.
Words that rhyme with darner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of darner.
Questions about saying darner
How do you pronounce darner?
Say DAR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darner?
Darner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · ner.
Is darner 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 /ˈdɑːnə/ (DAH-nuh).