How to pronounce sharpener
Say it like SHAR-puh-ner. Sharpener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈʃɑrpənər/SHAR-puh-ner
UK British/ˈʃɑːpənə/SHAH-puh-nuh
- SHAR
- puh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharpener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sharpener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-puh-nuh.
What does sharpener mean?
noun
- A device for making things sharp.“There was a pencil sharpener at the front of the classroom.”
- That which makes something sharp.
- An alcoholic drink taken at the start of the day, or just before a meal.
Where does sharpener come from?
From sharpen + -er.
Questions about saying sharpener
How do you pronounce sharpener?
Say SHAR-puh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrpənər/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːpənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharpener?
Sharpener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · puh · ner.
Is sharpener 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 /ˈʃɑːpənə/ (SHAH-puh-nuh).