How to pronounce grainer
Say it like GRAY-ner. Grainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay 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 grainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAY-nuh.
What does grainer mean?
- A knife for taking the hair off skins.
- An infusion of pigeon's dung used by tanners to neutralize the effects of lime and give flexibility to skins; -- called also grains and bate.
- One who grains (paints in imitation of the grain of wood, marble, etc).
Where does grainer come from?
From grain + -er. Piecewise doublet of corner.
Words that rhyme with grainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grainer.
Questions about saying grainer
How do you pronounce grainer?
Say GRAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grainer?
Grainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ner.
Is grainer 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 /ˈɡreɪnə/ (GRAY-nuh).