How to pronounce ammer
Say it like AM-er. Ammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh.
What does ammer mean?
- The yellowhammer; yellow bunting; Emberiza citrinella.
Where does ammer come from?
Inherited from Middle English *amere, *ambre, from Old English amore.
Words that rhyme with ammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ammer.
Questions about saying ammer
How do you pronounce ammer?
Say AM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammer?
Ammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · er.
Is ammer 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 /ˈæmə/ (AM-uh).