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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abner

/ˈæb.nɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.84 in modern English

Syllables
ab-n-er
IPA
/ˈæb.nɚ/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.

name

A male given name from Hebrew.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Hebrew אבנר (Abner, “father of light”). From אָב (av, “father”) + נור (nur, “light”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæb.nɚ/

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Inflected Forms

Abners (plural)

Rhymes With

grabner

Questions

How do you pronounce abner?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæb.nɚ/.
What does abner mean?
A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.
Where does abner come from?
It is traced to Hebrew.

How to pronounce abner

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