How to pronounce warner
Say it like WOR-ner. Warner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
- WOR
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of warner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-nuh.
What does warner mean?
- United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
- someone who gives a warning to others
Where does warner come from?
* As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Ó Murnáin (“descendant of Murnán”); see Murnane.
Words that rhyme with warner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warner.
Questions about saying warner
How do you pronounce warner?
Say WOR-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warner?
Warner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · ner.
Is warner 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 /ˈwɔːnə/ (WAW-nuh).