How to pronounce simmered
Say it like SIM-erd. Simmered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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US American/ˈsɪmɚd/SIM-erd
UK British/ˈsɪməd/SIM-ud
- SIM
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simmered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of simmered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIM-ud.
What does simmered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of simmer How to pronounce simmer
Questions about saying simmered
How do you pronounce simmered?
Say SIM-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪməd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simmered?
Simmered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · erd.
Is simmered 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 /ˈsɪməd/ (SIM-ud).