How to pronounce hammer
Say it like HAM-er. Hammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-uh.
What does hammer mean?
- the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
- a hand tool with a heavy rigid head and a handle; used to deliver an impulsive force by striking
- the ossicle attached to the eardrum
- beat with or as if with a hammer“hammer the metal flat”
- create by hammering“hammer the silver into a bowl”“forge a pair of tongues”
Where does hammer come from?
(declare a defaulter on the stock exchange): Originally signaled by knocking with a wooden mallet.
Words that rhyme with hammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hammer.
Questions about saying hammer
How do you pronounce hammer?
Say HAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammer?
Hammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · er.
Is hammer 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 /ˈhæmə/ (HAM-uh).