How to Pronounce Sooner

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsuːnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sooner”

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

What does sooner mean?

adjective

  1. Short in length of time from the present.

    “I need the soonest date you have available.”

  2. Early

adverb

  1. Immediately, instantly.
  2. Within a short time; quickly.

Words that rhyme with sooner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lunarschoonertunercroonerhoneymoonernoonerspoonermoonerrunerdoonerbruner

Related words

ratherearlierpreferablyagoformerlypastprematurelypreviously

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sooner"?▾

"Sooner" has 2 syllables: soon · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sooner"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sooner" is /ˈsuːnə/.

What does "sooner" mean?▾

Sooner: Short in length of time from the present.

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