How to pronounce pruner
Say it like PROO-ner. Pruner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pruner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pruner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PROO-nuh.
What does pruner mean?
- A person who prunes.
- A tool used for pruning, especially a pair of pruning shears.
- Any of several unrelated beetles whose larvae attack the branches of trees.
Where does pruner come from?
From prune + -er.
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Words that rhyme with pruner
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Questions about saying pruner
How do you pronounce pruner?
Say PROO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈprunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpruːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pruner?
Pruner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · ner.
Is pruner 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 /ˈpruːnə/ (PROO-nuh).