How to pronounce ner
Say it like NUR. Ner is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of ner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NUR.
What does ner mean?
- An interjection generally used when gloating about a perceived cause of humiliation or inferiority for the person being addressed, often when disagreeing with a statement considered incorrect or irrelevant.“You're wrong, so ner!”
Where does ner come from?
Formed by onomatopoeia.
Words that rhyme with ner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ner.
Questions about saying ner
How do you pronounce ner?
Say NUR. The American pronunciation is /nɝ/. In British English it is /nɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ner?
Ner is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUR.
Is ner 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 /nɜː/ (NUR).