How to pronounce tuner
Say it like TOO-ner. Tuner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tuner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-nuh.
What does tuner mean?
- A person who tunes a piano or organ.
- A device, electronic or mechanical, that helps a person tune a musical instrument by showing the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch.
- On a musical instrument, a peg or mechanical device that changes the tension, and hence pitch, of a string.
- A musical.
Where does tuner come from?
From tune (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with tuner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tuner.
Questions about saying tuner
How do you pronounce tuner?
Say TOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈtunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuner?
Tuner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · ner.
Is tuner 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 /ˈtjuːnə/ (TYOO-nuh).