How to pronounce marooner
Say it like muh-ROO-ner. Marooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- muh
- ROO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marooner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of marooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-ROO-nuh.
What does marooner mean?
- Someone marooned.
Where does marooner come from?
From maroon + -er.
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Words that rhyme with marooner
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Questions about saying marooner
How do you pronounce marooner?
Say muh-ROO-ner. The American pronunciation is /məˈrunɚ/. In British English it is /məˈruːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marooner?
Marooner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: muh · ROO · ner.
Is marooner 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 /məˈruːnə/ (muh-ROO-nuh).