How to pronounce dammer
Say it like DAM-er. Dammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdæmɚ/DAM-er
UK British/ˈdæmə/DAM-uh
- DAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAM-uh.
What does dammer mean?
noun
- One who builds a dam.
- Alternative form of damar.
Where does dammer come from?
From Middle English dammer, dammar, equivalent to dam + -er.
Words that rhyme with dammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dammer.
Questions about saying dammer
How do you pronounce dammer?
Say DAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dammer?
Dammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAM). Broken into parts: DAM · er.
Is dammer 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 /ˈdæmə/ (DAM-uh).