How to pronounce learner
Say it like LUR-ner. Learner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR).
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- LUR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Learner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of learner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-nuh.
What does learner mean?
- One who is learning; one receiving instruction.“She’s still a learner, so she’s prone to making mistakes.”
Where does learner come from?
From learn + -er.
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Words that rhyme with learner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of learner.
Questions about saying learner
How do you pronounce learner?
Say LUR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɝnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in learner?
Learner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR). Broken into parts: LUR · ner.
Is learner 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 /ˈlɜːnə/ (LUR-nuh).