How to pronounce hammering
Say it like HAM-uh-ring. Hammering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hammering
American and British speakers say hammering in essentially the same way: /ˈhæmərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhæmərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAM-uh-ring.
What does hammering mean?
- A period of being beaten or hammered.“Repeated hammerings by the smith thin the metal and make it tough.”
- A dented appearance on silverware, produced by successive blows of a hammer.
- A heavy defeat.
- present participle and gerund of hammer How to pronounce hammer
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Words that rhyme with hammering
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Questions about saying hammering
How do you pronounce hammering?
Say HAM-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhæmərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammering?
Hammering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · uh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say hammering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæmərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhæmərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.