How to pronounce diner
Say it like DY-ner. Diner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of diner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-nuh.
What does diner mean?
- Someone who dines.
- Someone who gives a dinner.
- A car in a railroad train that serves meals.
- A commemorative currency of Andorra, not legal tender, divided into 100 centims.
Where does diner come from?
From dine + -er.
Words that rhyme with diner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diner.
Questions about saying diner
How do you pronounce diner?
Say DY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diner?
Diner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ner.
Is diner 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 /ˈdaɪnə/ (DY-nuh).