How to pronounce bloomer
Say it like BLOO-mer. Bloomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bloomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLOO-muh.
What does bloomer mean?
- An ironworker.
- A large or embarrassing mistake; blunder.
- A circular loaf of white bread.
- A blooming flower.
- Attributive form of bloomers. How to pronounce bloomers
Where does bloomer come from?
From Middle English blomer, from blome (“iron ingot”) (modern English bloom), from Old English blōma.
Words that rhyme with bloomer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bloomer.
Questions about saying bloomer
How do you pronounce bloomer?
Say BLOO-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈblumɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbluːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloomer?
Bloomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · mer.
Is bloomer 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 /ˈbluːmə/ (BLOO-muh).