How to pronounce loner
Say it like LOH-ner. Loner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loner 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 loner
- 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 loner mean?
- One who is alone, lacking or avoiding the company of others.“I actually enjoy being a loner.”
Where does loner come from?
From lone + -er.
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Words that rhyme with loner
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Questions about saying loner
How do you pronounce loner?
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 loner?
Loner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ner.
Is loner 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).