How to pronounce bummer
Say it like BUHM-er. Bummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM).
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- BUHM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bummer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bummer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHM-uh.
What does bummer mean?
- An idle, worthless fellow, without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger.
- A lamb (typically the smallest of a multiple birth) which has been abandoned by its mother or orphaned, and as a consequence is raised in part or in whole by humans.
- A disappointment, a pity, a shame.“That's a total bummer.”
- A psychedelic crisis; hallucinogenic drug use producing undesirable dysphoric psychological effects, most often fear, paranoia, and especially horrifying hallucinations; a bad trip.
- Exclamation of annoyance or frustration at a bummer (disappointment).
Where does bummer come from?
Borrowed from German Bummler (“a drifter, a stroller, a rambler, a loiterer, a laggard”).
Words that rhyme with bummer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bummer.
Questions about saying bummer
How do you pronounce bummer?
Say BUHM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bummer?
Bummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHM). Broken into parts: BUHM · er.
Is bummer 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 /ˈbʌmə/ (BUHM-uh).