How to Pronounce Schooner

To pronounce "schooner", say SCHOON-er — 2 syllables, IPA /skuːnə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/skuːnə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “schooner”

"schooner" has 2 syllables: schoon-er. It rhymes with lunar and tuner, if that helps it stick.

What does schooner mean?

noun

  1. A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.
  2. A glass of beer, of a size which varies between states (Wikipedia).

Synonyms

goelette

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Words that rhyme with schooner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lunartunercroonersoonerhoneymoonernoonerspoonermoonerrunerdoonerbrunerbuehner

Related words

mastedahoywindjammerclipperbrigantinesailboatbarkentine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schooner"?▾

"Schooner" has 2 syllables: schoon · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "schooner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schooner" is /skuːnə(ɹ)/.

What does "schooner" mean?▾

Schooner: A sailing ship with two or more masts, all with fore-and-aft sails; if two masted, having a foremast and a mainmast.

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