How to pronounce schooner
Say it like SKOO-ner. Schooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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- SKOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schooner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOSay 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 schooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOO-nuh.
What does schooner mean?
- A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.
- A glass for drinking a large measure of sherry.
- A glass of beer, of a size which varies between states (Wikipedia).
Where does schooner come from?
Attested ca. 1715, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with schooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schooner.
Questions about saying schooner
How do you pronounce schooner?
Say SKOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈskunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schooner?
Schooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · ner.
Is schooner 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 /ˈskuːnə/ (SKOO-nuh).