How to pronounce scorner
Say it like SKOR-ner. Scorner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR).
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- SKOR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scorner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scorner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAW-nuh.
What does scorner mean?
- One who mocks or scoffs; a mocker.
- One who views something contemptuously or scornfully.
Where does scorner come from?
Inherited from Middle English scornere, scorner; equivalent to scorn + -er.
Words that rhyme with scorner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scorner.
Questions about saying scorner
How do you pronounce scorner?
Say SKOR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scorner?
Scorner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOR). Broken into parts: SKOR · ner.
Is scorner 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 /ˈskɔːnə/ (SKAW-nuh).