How to pronounce hammers
Say it like HAM-erz. Hammers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM).
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US American/ˈhæmɚz/HAM-erz
UK British/ˈhæməz/HAM-uz
- HAM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hammers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAM-uz.
What does hammers mean?
noun
- plural of hammer How to pronounce hammer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hammer How to pronounce hammer
Questions about saying hammers
How do you pronounce hammers?
Say HAM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhæməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammers?
Hammers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAM). Broken into parts: HAM · erz.
Is hammers 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 /ˈhæməz/ (HAM-uz).