How to pronounce reformer
Say it like rih-FOR-mer. Reformer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- rih
- FOR
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reformer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reformer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FAW-muh.
What does reformer mean?
- One who reforms, or who works for reform.
- A device which converts hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-rich mixture of gases.
- A device used to convert petroleum refinery naphthas, typically having low octane ratings, into high-octane liquid products called reformates.
Where does reformer come from?
From reform + -er.
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Words that rhyme with reformer
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Questions about saying reformer
How do you pronounce reformer?
Say rih-FOR-mer. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɔrmɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reformer?
Reformer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: rih · FOR · mer.
Is reformer 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 /rɪˈfɔːmə/ (rih-FAW-muh).