How to pronounce tamer
Say it like TAY-mer. Tamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY).
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- TAY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tamer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAY-muh.
What does tamer mean?
Where does tamer come from?
From tame (verb) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).
Words that rhyme with tamer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tamer.
Questions about saying tamer
How do you pronounce tamer?
Say TAY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈteɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈteɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamer?
Tamer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAY). Broken into parts: TAY · mer.
Is tamer 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 /ˈteɪmə/ (TAY-muh).