How to pronounce funnier
Say it like FUHN-ee-er. Funnier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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US American/ˈfʌniɚ/FUHN-ee-er
UK British/ˈfʌniə/FUHN-ee-uh
- FUHN
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funnier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of funnier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUHN-ee-uh.
What does funnier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of funny: more funny How to pronounce funny“The film was funnier than I thought it would be.”
- comparative form of funny: more funny How to pronounce funny
Questions about saying funnier
How do you pronounce funnier?
Say FUHN-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌniɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfʌniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funnier?
Funnier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · ee · er.
Is funnier 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 /ˈfʌniə/ (FUHN-ee-uh).