How to pronounce lantern
Say it like LAN-tern. Lantern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN).
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US American/ˈlæntɚn/LAN-tern
UK British/ˈlæntənt/LAN-tunt
- LAN
- tern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lantern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lantern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAN-tunt.
What does lantern mean?
noun
- light in a transparent protective case
Questions about saying lantern
How do you pronounce lantern?
Say LAN-tern. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæntɚn/. In British English it is /ˈlæntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lantern?
Lantern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAN). Broken into parts: LAN · tern.
Is lantern 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 /ˈlæntənt/ (LAN-tunt).