How to pronounce scanner
Say it like SKAN-er. Scanner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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- SKAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scanner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAN-uh.
What does scanner mean?
- someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables
- an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer
- a radar dish that rotates or oscillates in order to scan a broad area
Where does scanner come from?
From scan + -er.
Words that rhyme with scanner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scanner.
Questions about saying scanner
How do you pronounce scanner?
Say SKAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanner?
Scanner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · er.
Is scanner 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 /ˈskænə/ (SKAN-uh).