How to pronounce whitener
Say it like WYTE-ner. Whitener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of whitener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYTE-nuh.
What does whitener mean?
- Any substance used to whiten something; a bleach.
- A person employed to whiten or bleach.
- A powder added to tea or coffee in place of milk. A "non-dairy creamer".
Where does whitener come from?
From whiten + -er.
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Questions about saying whitener
How do you pronounce whitener?
Say WYTE-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitener?
Whitener has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · ner.
Is whitener 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 /ˈwaɪtnə/ (WYTE-nuh).