How to pronounce strimmer
Say it like STRIM-er. Strimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIM).
- STRIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strimmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of strimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STRIM-uh.
What does strimmer mean?
- Synonym of string trimmer (“a powered, hand-held garden implement that uses a rotating monofilament line to cut grass, etc., without damaging other objects”).
Where does strimmer come from?
Blend of string + trimmer, originally a trademark in the United Kingdom.
Words that rhyme with strimmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strimmer.
Questions about saying strimmer
How do you pronounce strimmer?
Say STRIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strimmer?
Strimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIM). Broken into parts: STRIM · er.
Is strimmer 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 /ˈstrɪmə/ (STRIM-uh).