How to pronounce programmer
Say it like PROH-gram-er. Programmer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- gram
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Programmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- gramGive this part a little weight. 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 programmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-gram-uh.
What does programmer mean?
- a person who designs and writes and tests computer programs
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Questions about saying programmer
How do you pronounce programmer?
Say PROH-gram-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌɡræmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌɡræmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in programmer?
Programmer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · gram · er.
Is programmer 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 /ˈprəʊˌɡræmə/ (PROH-gram-uh).