How to pronounce schooners
Say it like SKOO-nerz. Schooners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO).
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US American/ˈskunɚz/SKOO-nerz
UK British/ˈskuːnəz/SKOO-nuz
- SKOO
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schooners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of schooners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOO-nuz.
What does schooners mean?
noun
- plural of schooner How to pronounce schooner
Questions about saying schooners
How do you pronounce schooners?
Say SKOO-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈskunɚz/. In British English it is /ˈskuːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schooners?
Schooners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOO). Broken into parts: SKOO · nerz.
Is schooners 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 /ˈskuːnəz/ (SKOO-nuz).