How to pronounce miner
Say it like MY-ner. Miner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of miner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MY-nuh.
What does miner mean?
- laborer who works in a mine
Where does miner come from?
From mine + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (occupational suffix).
Words that rhyme with miner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of miner.
Words that sound like miner
Questions about saying miner
How do you pronounce miner?
Say MY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miner?
Miner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · ner.
Is miner 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 /ˈmaɪnə/ (MY-nuh).
What words sound the same as miner?
Miner sounds the same as minor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.