How to pronounce lammer
Say it like LAM-er. Lammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of lammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAM-uh.
What does lammer mean?
- A small plastic disk used by a croupier or dealer to track the state of a game of chance or a debt owed; also button or marker.
- A voucher, issued to a tournament winner, that waives the entry fee or buy-in for a larger tournament.
- A laminator.
Where does lammer come from?
From lamination + -er.
Words that rhyme with lammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lammer.
Questions about saying lammer
How do you pronounce lammer?
Say LAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lammer?
Lammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · er.
Is lammer 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 /ˈlæmə/ (LAM-uh).