How to pronounce piner
Say it like PY-ner. Piner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay 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 piner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PY-nuh.
What does piner mean?
- An animal or creature starving or suffering from a wasting disease.
- Someone who is pining for something.
- A laborer, especially a turf cutter.
- Someone who fells Huon pine trees; a logger, someone involved in the Huon timber trade.
- Someone who lives in a region where pine trees grow; a pinelander.
Where does piner come from?
From pine (“languish, grieve”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with piner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of piner.
Questions about saying piner
How do you pronounce piner?
Say PY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piner?
Piner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ner.
Is piner 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 /ˈpaɪnə/ (PY-nuh).