How to pronounce yawner
Say it like YAW-ner. Yawner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAW).
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US American/ˈjɔnɚ/YAW-ner
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- YAW
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yawner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAWSay 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.
What does yawner mean?
noun
- A person who yawns.
- Something unexciting or boring, as a book, sporting event, or performance.
Where does yawner come from?
From yawn + -er.
Words that rhyme with yawner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yawner.
Questions about saying yawner
How do you pronounce yawner?
Say YAW-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɔnɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yawner?
Yawner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAW). Broken into parts: YAW · ner.