How to pronounce hamfat
Say it like HAM-fat. Hamfat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- fat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hamfat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fatKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hamfat
American and British speakers say hamfat in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmfæt/ in the US and /ˈhæmfæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-fat.
What does hamfat mean?
- A low-grade actor; a ham or hamfatter.
Where does hamfat come from?
From ham + fat.
Questions about saying hamfat
How do you pronounce hamfat?
Say HAM-fat. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmfæt/. In British English it is /ˈhæmfæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hamfat?
Hamfat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · fat.
Do Americans and Brits say hamfat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmfæt/ and the British form is /ˈhæmfæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.