How to pronounce reckoner
Say it like REK-uh-ner. Reckoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛkənər/REK-uh-ner
UK British/ˈrɛkənə/REK-uh-nuh
- REK
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reckoner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reckoner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REK-uh-nuh.
What does reckoner mean?
noun
- One who reckons.
- An ordinator.
Where does reckoner come from?
From Middle English reknere, rekenere.
Questions about saying reckoner
How do you pronounce reckoner?
Say REK-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkənər/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reckoner?
Reckoner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · uh · ner.
Is reckoner 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 /ˈrɛkənə/ (REK-uh-nuh).