How to pronounce reamer
Say it like REE-mer. Reamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REE-muh.
What does reamer mean?
- A tool for boring a hole wider.
- A device for rendering citrus juice.
- A tool used to scrape carbon deposit from the bowl of a pipe.
- To use a reamer on something; to clear out something using a reamer.
Where does reamer come from?
From ream + -er.
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Questions about saying reamer
How do you pronounce reamer?
Say REE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈrimər/. In British English it is /ˈriːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reamer?
Reamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · mer.
Is reamer 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 /ˈriːmə/ (REE-muh).