How to pronounce drummer
Say it like DRUHM-er. Drummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM).
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- DRUHM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drummer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of drummer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRUHM-uh.
What does drummer mean?
- someone who plays a drum
Where does drummer come from?
From drum + -er (occupational suffix) or + -er (relational noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with drummer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drummer.
Questions about saying drummer
How do you pronounce drummer?
Say DRUHM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drummer?
Drummer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRUHM). Broken into parts: DRUHM · er.
Is drummer 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 /ˈdrʌmə/ (DRUHM-uh).