How to pronounce goner
Say it like GAW-ner. Goner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW).
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- GAW
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GON-uh.
What does goner mean?
- Someone (or something) doomed; a hopeless case, especially someone who is bound to die soon.“I'm a goner if this plan doesn't work.”
- A ball hit out of the playing area for a home run.
Where does goner come from?
From gone + -er. First attestations around 1850.
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Questions about saying goner
How do you pronounce goner?
Say GAW-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goner?
Goner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAW). Broken into parts: GAW · ner.
Is goner 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 /ˈɡɒnə/ (GON-uh).