How to pronounce northerner
Say it like NOR-ther-ner. Northerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce northerner. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOR
- ther
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Northerner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- therKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of northerner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW-thuh-nuh.
What does northerner mean?
- A native or inhabitant of the north of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as one of the northern United States, the north of Norway, etc.
Where does northerner come from?
From Middle English northerner, equivalent to northern + -er.
Questions about saying northerner
How do you pronounce northerner?
Say NOR-ther-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔrðɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːðənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in northerner?
Northerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · ther · ner.
Is northerner 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 /ˈnɔːðənə/ (NAW-thuh-nuh).