How to pronounce seamster
Say it like SEEMS-ter. Seamster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEMS).
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- SEEMS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seamster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEEMSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of seamster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEEMS-tuh.
What does seamster mean?
- A person who sews clothes professionally.
Where does seamster come from?
From Middle English semster, semestre, from Old English sēamestre (“seamstress”), equivalent to seam + -ster.
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Words that rhyme with seamster
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Questions about saying seamster
How do you pronounce seamster?
Say SEEMS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsimstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːmstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seamster?
Seamster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEEMS). Broken into parts: SEEMS · ter.
Is seamster 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 /ˈsiːmstə/ (SEEMS-tuh).