How to pronounce learners
Say it like LUR-nerz. Learners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR).
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US American/ˈlɝnɚz/LUR-nerz
UK British/ˈlɜːnəz/LUR-nuz
- LUR
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Learners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of learners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUR-nuz.
What does learners mean?
noun
- plural of learner How to pronounce learner
Questions about saying learners
How do you pronounce learners?
Say LUR-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɝnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɜːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in learners?
Learners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUR). Broken into parts: LUR · nerz.
Is learners 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 /ˈlɜːnəz/ (LUR-nuz).