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