How to pronounce firmer
Say it like FUR-mer. Firmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Firmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of firmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUR-muh.
What does firmer mean?
- comparative form of firm: more firm How to pronounce firm“to put on a firmer footing”
- A physical exercise or cosmetic product intended to firm part of the body.
- A thin chisel with a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it.
Where does firmer come from?
From firm + -er.
Words that rhyme with firmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of firmer.
Questions about saying firmer
How do you pronounce firmer?
Say FUR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in firmer?
Firmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · mer.
Is firmer 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 /ˈfɜːmə/ (FUR-muh).