How to pronounce sooner
Say it like SOO-ner. Sooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sooner. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sooner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay 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 sooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOO-nuh.
What does sooner mean?
- comparatives of soon or early“Come a little sooner, if you can”“came earlier than I expected”
- more readily or willingly“clean it well, preferably with warm water”“I'd rather be in Philadelphia”
- a native or resident of Oklahoma
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sooner.
Questions about saying sooner
How do you pronounce sooner?
Say SOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈsunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sooner?
Sooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · ner.
Is sooner 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 /ˈsuːnə/ (SOO-nuh).