How to pronounce horner
Say it like HOR-ner. Horner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay 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 horner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-nuh.
What does horner mean?
- Someone who works or deals in (animal) horn or horns.
- The British sand lance or sand eel, Hyperoplus lanceolatus.
- Someone from the Horn of Africa.
Where does horner come from?
From Middle English horner, hornere, equivalent to horn + -er.
Words that rhyme with horner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of horner.
Questions about saying horner
How do you pronounce horner?
Say HOR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horner?
Horner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · ner.
Is horner 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 /ˈhɔːnə/ (HAW-nuh).