How to pronounce spinner
Say it like SPIN-er. Spinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay 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 spinner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPIN-uh.
What does spinner mean?
- Someone who or something that spins.
- Someone who spins yarn from loose fiber.
- A conical fairing near the hub of some aircraft propellers or turbofan fans.
Where does spinner come from?
From Middle English spynnere; equivalent to spin + -er.
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Words that rhyme with spinner
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Questions about saying spinner
How do you pronounce spinner?
Say SPIN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinner?
Spinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · er.
Is spinner 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 /ˈspɪnə/ (SPIN-uh).