How to pronounce thirteener
Say it like thur-TEE-ner. Thirteener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- thur
- TEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirteener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- thurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thirteener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: thur-TEE-nuh.
What does thirteener mean?
- A child who is thirteen years old.
- A member of the 13th Gen; a Generation Xer or Gen-Xer.
- The last playing card of a suit left after the other twelve have been played.
Where does thirteener come from?
From thirteen + -er (suffix denoting people characterized by something, or people or things to which certain measurements or numbers apply).
Questions about saying thirteener
How do you pronounce thirteener?
Say thur-TEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /θɝˈtinər/. In British English it is /θɜːˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirteener?
Thirteener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: thur · TEE · ner.
Is thirteener 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 /θɜːˈtiːnə/ (thur-TEE-nuh).