How to pronounce bombardier
Say it like bom-ber-DIH-er. Bombardier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIH).
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- bom
- ber
- DIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombardier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- DIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bombardier
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: bom-buh-DEER.
What does bombardier mean?
- A bomber crew member who sights and releases bombs.
- A non-commissioned officer rank in artillery, equivalent to corporal. Abbreviated Bdr.
- An artilleryman; a gunner.
Where does bombardier come from?
Partly borrowed from Italian bombardiere, from bombarda + -iere, and partly from Middle French bombardier, from bombard + -ier.
Words that rhyme with bombardier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bombardier.
Questions about saying bombardier
How do you pronounce bombardier?
Say bom-ber-DIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌbɑmbɚˈdɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombardier?
Bombardier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIH). Broken into parts: bom · ber · DIH · er.
Is bombardier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˌbɒmbəˈdɪə/ (bom-buh-DEER).