How to pronounce examiner
Say it like ig-ZAM-uh-ner. Examiner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM).
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- ig
- ZAM
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Examiner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of examiner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ig-ZAM-uh-nuh.
What does examiner mean?
- someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
- an investigator who observes carefully“the examiner searched for clues”
Where does examiner come from?
From examine + -er.
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Questions about saying examiner
How do you pronounce examiner?
Say ig-ZAM-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ɪɡˈzæmənɚ/. In British English it is /ɪɡˈzæmənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in examiner?
Examiner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAM). Broken into parts: ig · ZAM · uh · ner.
Is examiner 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 /ɪɡˈzæmənə/ (ig-ZAM-uh-nuh).