How to pronounce bloomers
Say it like BLOO-merz. Bloomers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bloomers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bloomers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLOO-muz.
What does bloomers mean?
- Any of several forms of women’s divided garment for the lower body.
- Women’s underpants with short legs; knickers or drawers.
- plural of bloomer How to pronounce bloomer
Where does bloomers come from?
Named after American women's-rights activist Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894).
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Questions about saying bloomers
How do you pronounce bloomers?
Say BLOO-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblumɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbluːməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bloomers?
Bloomers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · merz.
Is bloomers 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 /ˈbluːməz/ (BLOO-muz).