How to pronounce simmers
Say it like SIM-erz. Simmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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US American/ˈsɪmɚz/SIM-erz
UK British/ˈsɪməz/SIM-uz
- SIM
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simmers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of simmers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIM-uz.
What does simmers mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of simmer How to pronounce simmer
- plural of simmer How to pronounce simmer
Questions about saying simmers
How do you pronounce simmers?
Say SIM-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simmers?
Simmers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · erz.
Is simmers 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 /ˈsɪməz/ (SIM-uz).