How to pronounce towner
Say it like TOW-ner. Towner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW).
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- TOW
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of towner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOW-nuh.
What does towner mean?
- A person from a certain town, or part of town
Where does towner come from?
From town + -er.
Words that rhyme with towner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of towner.
Questions about saying towner
How do you pronounce towner?
Say TOW-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towner?
Towner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOW). Broken into parts: TOW · ner.
Is towner 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 /ˈtaʊnə/ (TOW-nuh).