How to pronounce scammer
Say it like SKAM-er. Scammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM).
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- SKAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAMSay 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 scammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAM-uh.
What does scammer mean?
- A person who commits fraud by making dishonest scams and business deals: swindler, cheat, grifter.
Where does scammer come from?
From scam + -er.
Words that rhyme with scammer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scammer.
Questions about saying scammer
How do you pronounce scammer?
Say SKAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scammer?
Scammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAM). Broken into parts: SKAM · er.
Is scammer 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 /ˈskæmə/ (SKAM-uh).