How to pronounce emmer
Say it like EM-er. Emmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM).
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- EM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of emmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EM-uh.
What does emmer mean?
- Any member of the species Triticum dicoccum, one of a group of hulled wheats that are important food grains.
Where does emmer come from?
First used in 1908; borrowed from German Emmer (compare the obsolescent related German synonym Amelkorn, whence English amelcorn).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with emmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of emmer.
Questions about saying emmer
How do you pronounce emmer?
Say EM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emmer?
Emmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EM). Broken into parts: EM · er.
Is emmer 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 /ˈɛmə/ (EM-uh).