How to Pronounce Sterner

To pronounce "sterner", say STERN-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

STERN-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “sterner”

"sterner" has 2 syllables: stern-er. It rhymes with burner and learner, if that helps it stick.

What does sterner mean?

adjective

  1. Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.
  2. Grim and forbidding in appearance.

Words that rhyme with sterner

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

burnerlearnerearnerafterburnerspurneryearnerchurner

Related words

sternestinerstendersterkelsterrysternbergtroestersterk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sterner"?▾

"Sterner" has 2 syllables: stern · er.

What does "sterner" mean?▾

Sterner: Having a hardness and severity of nature or manner.

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