How to pronounce stoner
Say it like STOH-ner. Stoner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH).
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- STOH
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stoner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STOH-nuh.
What does stoner mean?
- One who stones.
- A machine to remove the stones (pits) from fruit.
- A habitual user of cannabis.
Where does stoner come from?
From Middle English stoner, stonere, stonare, staner, equivalent to stone + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).
Words that rhyme with stoner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stoner.
Questions about saying stoner
How do you pronounce stoner?
Say STOH-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈstoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoner?
Stoner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOH). Broken into parts: STOH · ner.
Is stoner 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 /ˈstəʊnə/ (STOH-nuh).