How to pronounce rammer
Say it like RAM-er. Rammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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- RAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay 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 rammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAM-uh.
What does rammer mean?
- A device used to ram; a ramrod.“Now use your rammer to pack it tightly into the barrel.”
- One who, or that, rams.“the Zeppelin Rammer”
Where does rammer come from?
From ram + -er.
Words that rhyme with rammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rammer.
Questions about saying rammer
How do you pronounce rammer?
Say RAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈræmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rammer?
Rammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · er.
Is rammer 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 /ˈræmə/ (RAM-uh).