How to Pronounce "sooner"
word
/ˈsunɝ/
SOO-nur
/sˈuːnɐ/
SOO-nuh
Definition
At an earlier time than expected, planned, or compared with something else. It is also used in patterns like 'sooner or later' and 'would sooner' to talk about preference.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsunɝ/
British English
/sˈuːnɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SOO-nur
UK
SOO-nuh
Listen in Context
If you leave now, you will get there sooner.
The bus came sooner than I expected.
Sooner or later, she will find the answer.
The sooner we start, the easier this will be.