To pronounce "crooner", say CROON-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/
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"crooner" has 2 syllables: croon-er. It rhymes with lunar and schooner, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: krouner — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“My mom likes to listen to old crooners like Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Crooner" has 2 syllables: croon · er.
The IPA transcription of "crooner" is /ˈkɹuːn.ə(ɹ)/.
Crooner: One who croons; a singer, usually male, especially of popular music.
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