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How to pronounce gemmer

Say it like GHEM-er. Gemmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEM).

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US American/ˈɡɛmɚ/GHEM-er
UK British/ˈɡɛmə/GHEM-uh
  • GHEM
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Gemmer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. GHEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of gemmer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: GHEM-uh.

What does gemmer mean?

noun
  1. One who mines for gems.

Where does gemmer come from?

From gem + -er.

Words that rhyme with gemmer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gemmer.

Questions about saying gemmer

How do you pronounce gemmer?

Say GHEM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɛmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɛmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in gemmer?

Gemmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEM). Broken into parts: GHEM · er.

Is gemmer 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 /ˈɡɛmə/ (GHEM-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).