How to pronounce steamer
Say it like STEE-mer. Steamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
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- STEE
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of steamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEE-muh.
What does steamer mean?
- A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.
- A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.
- A steam-powered road locomotive; a traction engine.
- A gullible or easily cheated person.
- A stupid or contemptible person.
- A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.
- To travel by steamer.
Where does steamer come from?
From steam + -er. The steamer duck or steamer (sense 6.2) is apparently named for its resemblance to a paddle steamer when swimming rapidly.
Words that rhyme with steamer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steamer.
Questions about saying steamer
How do you pronounce steamer?
Say STEE-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈstimɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steamer?
Steamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · mer.
Is steamer 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 /ˈstiːmə/ (STEE-muh).