How to pronounce doner
Say it like DOH-ner. Doner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DON-uh.
What does doner mean?
- Doner kebab.
- Goner; someone who is done for.
Where does doner come from?
Ellipsis of doner kebab.
Words that rhyme with doner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doner.
Words that sound like doner
Questions about saying doner
How do you pronounce doner?
Say DOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doner?
Doner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · ner.
Is doner 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 /ˈdɒnə/ (DON-uh).
What words sound the same as doner?
Doner sounds the same as donor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.