How to pronounce westerner
Say it like WES-ter-ner. Westerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westerner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of westerner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-nuh.
What does westerner mean?
- A native or inhabitant of the West, of the Western world, The United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. (Also written capitalized as Westerner.)
- A native or inhabitant of the Wild West. (Also written capitalized as Westerner.)
Where does westerner come from?
From western + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying westerner
How do you pronounce westerner?
Say WES-ter-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westerner?
Westerner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · ner.
Is westerner 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 /ˈwɛstənə/ (WES-tuh-nuh).