How to pronounce gamer
Say it like GAY-mer. Gamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY).
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- GAY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYSay 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 gamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GAY-muh.
What does gamer mean?
- A person who plays any kind of game.
- A person whose hobby is video games.
- A person who games the system.
- comparative form of game: more game How to pronounce game
Where does gamer come from?
From Middle English gamer, attested since before 1450 as a common noun and possibly since 1248 in the name of one Johannes le Gamer.
Words that rhyme with gamer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gamer.
Questions about saying gamer
How do you pronounce gamer?
Say GAY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gamer?
Gamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAY). Broken into parts: GAY · mer.
Is gamer 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 /ˈɡeɪmə/ (GAY-muh).