How to pronounce joiner
Say it like JOY-ner. Joiner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY).
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- JOY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Joiner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of joiner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JOY-nuh.
What does joiner mean?
- A maker of wooden furniture or fittings.
- A woodworking machine used to prepare edges of wooden elements to join to other wood pieces.
- A thing that joins two separate items, e.g. software to connect video or music clips.
- A person who joins societies or organizations.
Where does joiner come from?
From Middle English joynour (“maker of furniture, small boxes, etc.”), from Old French joigneor (“joiner, carpenter”), agent noun from joindre (“to join”), equivalent to join + -er.
Questions about saying joiner
How do you pronounce joiner?
Say JOY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in joiner?
Joiner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOY). Broken into parts: JOY · ner.
Is joiner 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 /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ (JOY-nuh).