How to pronounce harmer
Say it like HAR-mer. Harmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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- HAR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of harmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-muh.
What does harmer mean?
- One who harms.
Where does harmer come from?
From harm + -er.
Words that rhyme with harmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of harmer.
Questions about saying harmer
How do you pronounce harmer?
Say HAR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harmer?
Harmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · mer.
Is harmer 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 /ˈhɑːmə/ (HAH-muh).