How to pronounce dreamer
Say it like DREE-mer. Dreamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE).
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- DREE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dreamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DREE-muh.
What does dreamer mean?
- One who dreams.
- Someone whose beliefs are far from realistic.
- Any anglerfish of the family Oneirodidae.
Where does dreamer come from?
From Middle English dremer, dremere, dremare, equivalent to dream + -er.
Words that rhyme with dreamer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dreamer.
Questions about saying dreamer
How do you pronounce dreamer?
Say DREE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamer?
Dreamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE). Broken into parts: DREE · mer.
Is dreamer 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 /ˈdriːmə/ (DREE-muh).