How to pronounce laner
Say it like LAY-ner. Laner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce laner. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-nuh.
What does laner mean?
- In MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) games, a player who focuses on enemy characters traversing a particular "lane" or path on the map.
- A highway with a specified number of lanes.
Where does laner come from?
From lane + -er (relational suffix).
Questions about saying laner
How do you pronounce laner?
Say LAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪnər/. In British English it is /ˈleɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laner?
Laner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · ner.
Is laner 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 /ˈleɪnə/ (LAY-nuh).