How to pronounce framer
Say it like FRAY-mer. Framer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Framer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of framer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRAY-muh.
What does framer mean?
- A person who makes frames for paintings.
- A person who assembles the frame of a ship.
- A person who assembles the timbers of a wood-framed building.
Where does framer come from?
From frame + -er.
Words that rhyme with framer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of framer.
Questions about saying framer
How do you pronounce framer?
Say FRAY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in framer?
Framer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · mer.
Is framer 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 /ˈfreɪmə/ (FRAY-muh).