How to pronounce mourner
Say it like MOR-ner. Mourner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mourner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of mourner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-nuh.
What does mourner mean?
- Someone filled with or expressing grief or sadness, especially over a death; someone who mourns.
- A person attending a funeral or otherwise participating in rituals related to bereavement.
- In certain cultures, a person hired to participate in funerary rituals, sometimes by making a conspicuous and/or conventional show of grief; hired mourner.
Where does mourner come from?
From Middle English mourner, mornere, equivalent to mourn + -er.
Words that rhyme with mourner
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Questions about saying mourner
How do you pronounce mourner?
Say MOR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mourner?
Mourner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ner.
Is mourner 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 /ˈmɔːnə/ (MAW-nuh).