How to pronounce goldhammer
Say it like GOHLD-ham-er. Goldhammer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD).
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- GOHLD
- ham
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goldhammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- hamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of goldhammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHLD-ham-uh.
What does goldhammer mean?
- A yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
Where does goldhammer come from?
From gold + hammer.
Questions about saying goldhammer
How do you pronounce goldhammer?
Say GOHLD-ham-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldˌhæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldˌhæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goldhammer?
Goldhammer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHLD). Broken into parts: GOHLD · ham · er.
Is goldhammer 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 /ˈɡəʊldˌhæmə/ (GOHLD-ham-uh).