How to pronounce tanner
Say it like TAN-er. Tanner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
- TAN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tanner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAN-uh.
What does tanner mean?
- A person whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.
- A person who applies a tan (especially a spray tan) on someone's skin.
- A long-horned beetle of species Prionus coriarius.
- A former British coin worth six old pence.
- Any of several spider crabs of the genus Chionoecetes, especially Chionoecetes bairdi and Chionoecetes opilio.
Where does tanner come from?
From Middle English tannere, from Old English tannere; and Old French tannour, equivalent to tan + -er.
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Words that rhyme with tanner
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Questions about saying tanner
How do you pronounce tanner?
Say TAN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanner?
Tanner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · er.
Is tanner 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 /ˈtænə/ (TAN-uh).