How to pronounce gainer
Say it like GAY-ner. Gainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
- GAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAY-nuh.
What does gainer mean?
- One who gains a profit or advantage.
- One who puts on weight.
- A diving or gymnastics maneuver, from a high diving board or platform, involving a simultaneous inversion and rotation.
Where does gainer come from?
From gain + -er. Compare German Gegner (“opponent, adversary”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- weight gainer
- full gainer
Words that rhyme with gainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gainer.
Words that sound like gainer
- gaynor
Questions about saying gainer
How do you pronounce gainer?
Say GAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gainer?
Gainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · ner.
Is gainer 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 /ˈɡeɪnə/ (GAY-nuh).
What words sound the same as gainer?
Gainer sounds the same as gaynor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.