How to pronounce winner
Say it like WIN-er. Winner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
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- WIN
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Winner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of winner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIN-uh.
What does winner mean?
- the contestant who wins the contest
- a gambler who wins a bet
- a person with a record of successes“his son would never be the achiever that his father was”“only winners need apply”
Where does winner come from?
Inherited from Middle English wynner, wynnere, equivalent to win + -er.
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Words that rhyme with winner
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Questions about saying winner
How do you pronounce winner?
Say WIN-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in winner?
Winner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · er.
Is winner 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 /ˈwɪnə/ (WIN-uh).