How to pronounce gnawer
Say it like NAW-er. Gnawer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW).
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US American/ˈnɔər/NAW-er
UK British/ˈnɔːə/NAW-uh
- NAW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnawer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gnawer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-uh.
What does gnawer mean?
noun
- One who gnaws.
Where does gnawer come from?
From gnaw + -er.
Questions about saying gnawer
How do you pronounce gnawer?
Say NAW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔər/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnawer?
Gnawer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW). Broken into parts: NAW · er.
Is gnawer 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 /ˈnɔːə/ (NAW-uh).