How to pronounce thinner
Say it like THIN-er. Thinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN).
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- THIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of thinner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THIN-uh.
What does thinner mean?
- a diluting agent
Where does thinner come from?
From thin + -er.
Words that rhyme with thinner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thinner.
Questions about saying thinner
How do you pronounce thinner?
Say THIN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈθɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinner?
Thinner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN). Broken into parts: THIN · er.
Is thinner 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 /ˈθɪnə/ (THIN-uh).