How to pronounce spooner
Say it like SPOO-ner. Spooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce spooner. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spooner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOOSay 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 spooner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPOO-nuh.
What does spooner mean?
- A person who engages in kissing and petting.
- A person who lies nestled against their partner in bed, back-to-front on their sides
- To utter a spoonerism.
Where does spooner come from?
From spoon + -er.
Words that rhyme with spooner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spooner.
Questions about saying spooner
How do you pronounce spooner?
Say SPOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈspunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spooner?
Spooner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOO). Broken into parts: SPOO · ner.
Is spooner 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 /ˈspuːnə/ (SPOO-nuh).