The word "prawner" refers to a type of fishing vessel commonly used in Australia. It is pronounced /ˈprɔːnə/ using IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The spelling of the word is derived from the word "prawn", as the boat is often used for catching this type of seafood. The "er" ending indicates that prawner is a noun or agent noun, referring to someone who operates or owns a prawn fishing vessel.