How to pronounce climber
Say it like KLY-mer. Climber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY).
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- KLY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Climber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of climber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLY-muh.
What does climber mean?
- Someone or something that climbs (such as a mountain climber).
- A plant such as a vine that climbs upwards as it grows by attaching itself to some support.
- A cyclist who specializes in riding especially well on steep hills or roads.
Where does climber come from?
From Middle English clymbere, clymber (“one who climbs, climber”), from climben (“to climb; to ascend, fly upward, rise; to slope upwards; to approach God in prayer; to advance; to overcome, triumph; to aspire; to be presumptuous”) + -er, -
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Words that rhyme with climber
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Questions about saying climber
How do you pronounce climber?
Say KLY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈklaɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈklaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in climber?
Climber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLY). Broken into parts: KLY · mer.
Is climber 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 /ˈklaɪmə/ (KLY-muh).