How to pronounce swimmer
Say it like SWIM-er. Swimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM).
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- SWIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swimmer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIMSay 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 swimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWIM-uh.
What does swimmer mean?
- One who swims.
- A protuberance on the leg of a horse.
- A webfooted aquatic bird.
Where does swimmer come from?
From Middle English swimmere, equivalent to swim + -er.
Words that rhyme with swimmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swimmer.
Questions about saying swimmer
How do you pronounce swimmer?
Say SWIM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈswɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swimmer?
Swimmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM). Broken into parts: SWIM · er.
Is swimmer 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 /ˈswɪmə/ (SWIM-uh).