How to pronounce diners
Say it like DY-nerz. Diners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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US American/ˈdaɪnɚz/DY-nerz
UK British/ˈdaɪnəz/DY-nuz
- DY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of diners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DY-nuz.
What does diners mean?
noun
- plural of diner How to pronounce diner
Questions about saying diners
How do you pronounce diners?
Say DY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diners?
Diners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nerz.
Is diners 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 /ˈdaɪnəz/ (DY-nuz).