How to pronounce niner
Say it like NY-ner. Niner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay 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 niner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-nuh.
What does niner mean?
- Something nine inches long, or holding nine gallons, etc.
- The digit 9 in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
Where does niner come from?
(1): From nine + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with niner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of niner.
Questions about saying niner
How do you pronounce niner?
Say NY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niner?
Niner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · ner.
Is niner 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 /ˈnaɪnə/ (NY-nuh).