How to pronounce mariner
Say it like MER-uh-ner. Mariner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER).
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- MER
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mariner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mariner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAR-ih-nuh.
What does mariner mean?
- Synonym of sailor, particularly one on a maritime vessel.
Where does mariner come from?
From Middle English mariner, maryner, from Anglo-Norman mariner, marinier, from Old French marinier, maronnier, from marin and Medieval Latin marinellus and marinarius (“sailor”), from marīnus (“marine”), from mare (“sea”) + -īnus (“-ine: forming adjectives”).
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Questions about saying mariner
How do you pronounce mariner?
Say MER-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛrənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmærɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mariner?
Mariner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MER). Broken into parts: MER · uh · ner.
Is mariner 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 /ˈmærɪnə/ (MAR-ih-nuh).