How to pronounce easterner
Say it like EE-ster-ner. Easterner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- ster
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Easterner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of easterner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-stuh-nuh.
What does easterner mean?
- A native or inhabitant of the east of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the eastern United States.
Where does easterner come from?
From eastern + -er.
Questions about saying easterner
How do you pronounce easterner?
Say EE-ster-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈistɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈiːstənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in easterner?
Easterner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · ster · ner.
Is easterner 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 /ˈiːstənə/ (EE-stuh-nuh).