How to pronounce scanners
Say it like SKAN-erz. Scanners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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- SKAN
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scanners 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scanners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAN-uz.
What does scanners mean?
- plural of scanner How to pronounce scanner
Words that rhyme with scanners
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scanners.
Questions about saying scanners
How do you pronounce scanners?
Say SKAN-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskænɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskænəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scanners?
Scanners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · erz.
Is scanners 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 /ˈskænəz/ (SKAN-uz).