How to pronounce amber
Say it like AM-ber. Amber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of amber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-buh.
What does amber mean?
- a deep yellow color“an amber light illuminated the room”“he admired the gold of her hair”
- a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry
- of a medium to dark brownish yellow color
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with amber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amber.
Questions about saying amber
How do you pronounce amber?
Say AM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amber?
Amber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · ber.
Is amber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæmbə/ (AM-buh).