How to pronounce gomer
Say it like GOH-mer. Gomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gomer
- 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: GOH-muh.
What does gomer mean?
- A conical chamber at the breech of the bore in heavy ordnance, especially in mortars.
- An opponent in combat or in training.
- A male animal (cattle, swine, horse mainly) used to arouse a female or detect, through her induced behavior, her hormonal availability for reproduction. Also called a teaser, a gomer may or may not be neutered, unless this element draws the line between those two synonyms. This particular meaning co
- A patient who does not respond to medical treatment.
Where does gomer come from?
After Louis-Gabriel de Gomer, the French artillery officer who invented the design.
Words that rhyme with gomer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gomer.
Questions about saying gomer
How do you pronounce gomer?
Say GOH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gomer?
Gomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · mer.
Is gomer 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 /ˈɡəʊmə/ (GOH-muh).