How to pronounce donner
Say it like DON-er. Donner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON).
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- DON
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of donner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DON-uh.
What does donner mean?
- To beat up; clobber; thrash.
- One who dons (something).
Where does donner come from?
From Afrikaans donder (“thrash”), from Dutch donder (“thunder”).
Words that rhyme with donner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of donner.
Questions about saying donner
How do you pronounce donner?
Say DON-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donner?
Donner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON). Broken into parts: DON · er.
Is donner 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).