How to pronounce urbaner
Say it like ur-BAY-ner. Urbaner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- ur
- BAY
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urbaner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- urKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of urbaner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ur-BAY-nuh.
What does urbaner mean?
Questions about saying urbaner
How do you pronounce urbaner?
Say ur-BAY-ner. The American pronunciation is /ɝˈbeɪnər/. In British English it is /ɜːˈbeɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urbaner?
Urbaner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: ur · BAY · ner.
Is urbaner 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 /ɜːˈbeɪnə/ (ur-BAY-nuh).