How to Pronounce Strainer

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstɹeɪnɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strainer”

"strainer" has 2 syllables: strain-er. It rhymes with retainer and container, if that helps it stick.

What does strainer mean?

noun

  1. A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.
  2. A perforated screen or openwork (usually at the end of a suction pipe of a pump), used to prevent solid bodies from mixing in a liquid stream or flowline.

Synonyms

sile

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Words that rhyme with strainer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retainercontainerplanarentertainertrainercampaignerrainercomplainermainercanerfeignerreigner

Related words

filtersieverefineryscreendroppercolanderrefinerstraining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strainer"?▾

"Strainer" has 2 syllables: strain · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "strainer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strainer" is /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/.

What does "strainer" mean?▾

Strainer: A device through which a liquid is passed for purification, filtering or separation from solid matter; anything (including a screen or a cloth) used to strain a liquid.

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