How to pronounce sinner
Say it like SIN-er. Sinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sinner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-uh.
What does sinner mean?
- A person who, by one particular action, has sinned.
- An unregenerate person.
- A person with negative qualities; one who does bad things.
Where does sinner come from?
From Middle English synnere, equivalent to sin + -er.
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Words that rhyme with sinner
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Questions about saying sinner
How do you pronounce sinner?
Say SIN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinner?
Sinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · er.
Is sinner 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 /ˈsɪnə/ (SIN-uh).