How to pronounce pommer
Say it like POM-er. Pommer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM).
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- POM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pommer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pommer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POM-uh.
What does pommer mean?
- An alto, tenor, or bass instrument of the shawm family.
Where does pommer come from?
From German Pommer, from Middle High German bumhart, from Italian bombarda.
Words that rhyme with pommer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pommer.
Questions about saying pommer
How do you pronounce pommer?
Say POM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pommer?
Pommer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POM). Broken into parts: POM · er.
Is pommer 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 /ˈpɒmə/ (POM-uh).