How to pronounce calmer
Say it like KAH-mer. Calmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-muh.
What does calmer mean?
- A person or thing that calms.“Christ was the calmer of a storm on the Sea of Galilee.”
- comparative form of calm: more calm How to pronounce calm
Where does calmer come from?
From calm (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with calmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calmer.
Questions about saying calmer
How do you pronounce calmer?
Say KAH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calmer?
Calmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · mer.
Is calmer 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 /ˈkɑːmə/ (KAH-muh).