How to pronounce primers
Say it like PRY-merz. Primers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY).
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US American/ˈpraɪmɚz/PRY-merz
UK British/ˈpraɪməz/PRY-muz
- PRY
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of primers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRY-muz.
What does primers mean?
noun
- plural of primer How to pronounce primer
Questions about saying primers
How do you pronounce primers?
Say PRY-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primers?
Primers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRY). Broken into parts: PRY · merz.
Is primers 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 /ˈpraɪməz/ (PRY-muz).