How to pronounce boomer
Say it like BOO-mer. Boomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce boomer. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BOO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay 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 boomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOO-muh.
What does boomer mean?
- Something that makes a booming sound.
- A device used to bind or tighten chain.
- A nuclear ballistic missile submarine, SSBN.
- A baby boomer.“Boomers came of age in the era of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin.”
Where does boomer come from?
From boom + -er.
Words that rhyme with boomer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of boomer.
Questions about saying boomer
How do you pronounce boomer?
Say BOO-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbumɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boomer?
Boomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · mer.
Is boomer 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 /ˈbuːmə/ (BOO-muh).