How to pronounce palmer
Say it like PAH-mer. Palmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay 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 palmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-muh.
What does palmer mean?
- A ferule used to punish schoolboys by striking their palms.
- One who palms or cheats, as at cards or dice.
- In fly fishing, to wrap a hackle etc. along the whole shank of a hook.
Words that rhyme with palmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palmer.
Questions about saying palmer
How do you pronounce palmer?
Say PAH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palmer?
Palmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · mer.
Is palmer 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 /ˈpɑːmə/ (PAH-muh).