To pronounce "spanner", say SPANN-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/
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"spanner" has 2 syllables: spann-er. It rhymes with manor and banner, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Pass me that spanner, Jake; there's just one more nut to screw in.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spanner" has 2 syllables: spann · er.
The IPA transcription of "spanner" is /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/.
Spanner: A hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts; a wrench.
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