How to pronounce southerner
Say it like SUHTH-er-ner. Southerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH).
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- SUHTH
- er
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Southerner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of southerner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHTH-uh-nuh.
What does southerner mean?
- A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.
- Alternative letter-case form of Southerner (someone from one of the southeastern United States).
Where does southerner come from?
From southern + -er.
Questions about saying southerner
How do you pronounce southerner?
Say SUHTH-er-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌðɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌðənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in southerner?
Southerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHTH). Broken into parts: SUHTH · er · ner.
Is southerner 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 /ˈsʌðənə/ (SUHTH-uh-nuh).