How to pronounce hammerman
Say it like HAM-er-mun. Hammerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammerman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hammerman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-uh-mun.
What does hammerman mean?
- A hammerer; a forgeman.
Where does hammerman come from?
From hammer + -man.
Questions about saying hammerman
How do you pronounce hammerman?
Say HAM-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈhæməmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammerman?
Hammerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · er · mun.
Is hammerman 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 /ˈhæməmən/ (HAM-uh-mun).