How to pronounce filmer
Say it like FIL-mer. Filmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
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US American/ˈfɪlmɚ/FIL-mer
UK British/ˈfɪlmə/FIL-muh
- FIL
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of filmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIL-muh.
What does filmer mean?
noun
- One who films with a camera.
- One who copies media to microfilm.
Where does filmer come from?
From film + -er.
Questions about saying filmer
How do you pronounce filmer?
Say FIL-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪlmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filmer?
Filmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · mer.
Is filmer 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 /ˈfɪlmə/ (FIL-muh).