How to pronounce widener
Say it like WID-ee-ner. Widener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID).
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- WID
- ee
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widener pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of widener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WID-ee-nuh.
What does widener mean?
- Any device used to widen something; especially a drill designed to produce a hole greater than its own diameter.
Where does widener come from?
From widen + -er.
Questions about saying widener
How do you pronounce widener?
Say WID-ee-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪdinɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪdinə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widener?
Widener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WID). Broken into parts: WID · ee · ner.
Is widener 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 /ˈwɪdinə/ (WID-ee-nuh).