How to pronounce drowner
Say it like DROW-ner. Drowner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdraʊnər/DROW-ner
UK British/ˈdraʊnə/DROW-nuh
- DROW
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drowner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of drowner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DROW-nuh.
What does drowner mean?
noun
- Someone who dies by drowning.
- One who drowns another.
Where does drowner come from?
From drown + -er.
Questions about saying drowner
How do you pronounce drowner?
Say DROW-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdraʊnər/. In British English it is /ˈdraʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drowner?
Drowner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DROW). Broken into parts: DROW · ner.
Is drowner 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 /ˈdraʊnə/ (DROW-nuh).