How to pronounce doomer
Say it like DOO-mer. Doomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce doomer. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DOO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of doomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOO-muh.
What does doomer mean?
- A doom-and-gloomer; a pessimist.
- One who believes that petroleum depletion will inevitably lead to a severe recession or depression, followed by a Malthusian catastrophe.
- Someone who is apathetic or has a negative prospect towards the world.
Where does doomer come from?
From Middle English domere, from Old English dōmere (“judge”), equivalent to doom + -er.
Questions about saying doomer
How do you pronounce doomer?
Say DOO-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdumər/. In British English it is /ˈduːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doomer?
Doomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · mer.
Is doomer 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 /ˈduːmə/ (DOO-muh).