How to pronounce hammermill
Say it like HAM-er-mil. Hammermill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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- HAM
- er
- mil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammermill 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.
- milGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hammermill
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-uh-mil.
What does hammermill mean?
- A machine for shredding or crushing aggregate material, consisting of a drum containing a vertical or horizontal rotating shaft or drum on which hammers are mounted; a building containing such a machine; a place of business where such milling is done.
- To shred or crush by means of a hammermill.
Where does hammermill come from?
From hammer + mill.
Questions about saying hammermill
How do you pronounce hammermill?
Say HAM-er-mil. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚˌmɪl/. In British English it is /ˈhæməˌmɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammermill?
Hammermill has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · er · mil.
Is hammermill 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 /ˈhæməˌmɪl/ (HAM-uh-mil).