How to pronounce plainer
Say it like PLAY-ner. Plainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plainer. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAY-nuh.
What does plainer mean?
- comparative form of plain: more plain How to pronounce plain“Of the two, she was certainly the plainer.”
- A policeman who wears plainclothes.
Words that rhyme with plainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plainer.
Words that sound like plainer
Questions about saying plainer
How do you pronounce plainer?
Say PLAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plainer?
Plainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · ner.
Is plainer 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 /ˈpleɪnə/ (PLAY-nuh).
What words sound the same as plainer?
Plainer sounds the same as planar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.