How to pronounce hammered
Say it like HAM-erd. Hammered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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US American/ˈhæmɚd/HAM-erd
UK British/ˈhæməd/HAM-ud
- HAM
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hammered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-ud.
What does hammered mean?
adjective
- Having been hit with a hammer or hammer-like object.
- very drunk; inebriated.
- Overcooked.
- simple past and past participle of hammer How to pronounce hammer
Questions about saying hammered
How do you pronounce hammered?
Say HAM-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhæməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammered?
Hammered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · erd.
Is hammered 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 /ˈhæməd/ (HAM-ud).