How to pronounce fastener
Say it like FAS-uh-ner. Fastener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS).
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- FAS
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fastener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FASSay 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 fastener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FAH-suh-nuh.
What does fastener mean?
- Something or someone that fastens.“The mechanic replaced the damaged fastener.”
- Mechanically, any device that fastens; especially, a collective term for items such as screws, nuts, washers, clasps, bolts and the like.
Where does fastener come from?
From fasten + -er.
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Questions about saying fastener
How do you pronounce fastener?
Say FAS-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæsənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːsənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fastener?
Fastener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAS). Broken into parts: FAS · uh · ner.
Is fastener 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 /ˈfɑːsənə/ (FAH-suh-nuh).