How to pronounce strainer
Say it like STRAY-ner. Strainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY).
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- STRAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strainer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of strainer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRAY-nuh.
What does strainer mean?
- A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
- A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.
- Debris in water that blocks the passage of solid objects.
Where does strainer come from?
From Middle English strener, streynour, strenyour, equivalent to strain + -er.
Words that rhyme with strainer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strainer.
Questions about saying strainer
How do you pronounce strainer?
Say STRAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strainer?
Strainer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAY). Broken into parts: STRAY · ner.
Is strainer 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 /ˈstreɪnə/ (STRAY-nuh).