How to pronounce keener
Say it like KEE-ner. Keener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE).
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- KEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of keener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KEE-nuh.
What does keener mean?
- comparative form of keen: more keen How to pronounce keen
- Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.
Words that rhyme with keener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keener.
Questions about saying keener
How do you pronounce keener?
Say KEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keener?
Keener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEE). Broken into parts: KEE · ner.
Is keener 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 /ˈkiːnə/ (KEE-nuh).