How to Pronounce Dinner

To pronounce "dinner", say DINN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɪnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈdɪnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dinner”

"dinner" has 2 syllables: dinn-er. It rhymes with beginner and skinner, if that helps it stick.

What does dinner mean?

noun

A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).
The main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening.

verb

To eat a dinner.
To provide (someone) with a dinner.

Synonyms

evening meal supper tea banquet feast luncheon chow lunch dine

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Words that rhyme with dinner

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beginner skinner inner sinner spinner tinner thinner breadwinner winner pinner berliner finner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dinner"?▾

"Dinner" has 2 syllables: dinn · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "dinner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dinner" is /ˈdɪnə/.

What does "dinner" mean?▾

Dinner: A midday meal (in a context in which the evening meal is called supper or tea).

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