How to pronounce charmer
Say it like CHAR-mer. Charmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay 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 charmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-muh.
What does charmer mean?
- A charming person; one who charms or seduces; a smoothie.
- An enchanter or magician.
- A rude or unpleasant person.
Where does charmer come from?
From Middle English charmer, charmere, equivalent to charm + -er.
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Words that rhyme with charmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charmer.
Questions about saying charmer
How do you pronounce charmer?
Say CHAR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charmer?
Charmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · mer.
Is charmer 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 /ˈtʃɑːmə/ (CHAH-muh).