How to pronounce submariner
Say it like sub-MAR-ih-ner. Submariner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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- sub
- MAR
- ih
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submariner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of submariner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MAR-ih-nuh.
What does submariner mean?
- A member of the crew of a submarine.
- A pitcher that throws with an underhand motion.“Jones was a submariner and could often confuse a batter with his unorthodox delivery.”
Where does submariner come from?
From submarine + -er.
Questions about saying submariner
How do you pronounce submariner?
Say sub-MAR-ih-ner. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈmærɪnɚ/. In British English it is /sʌbˈmærɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submariner?
Submariner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: sub · MAR · ih · ner.
Is submariner 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 /sʌbˈmærɪnə/ (sub-MAR-ih-nuh).