How to pronounce loaner
Say it like LOH-ner. Loaner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loaner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of loaner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-nuh.
What does loaner mean?
- One who loans; a lender.
- Something that is given as a loan.“I am driving a loaner while my car is in the shop.”
Where does loaner come from?
From loan + -er.
Words that rhyme with loaner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loaner.
Words that sound like loaner
Questions about saying loaner
How do you pronounce loaner?
Say LOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loaner?
Loaner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ner.
Is loaner 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 /ˈləʊnə/ (LOH-nuh).
What words sound the same as loaner?
Loaner sounds the same as loner in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.