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How to pronounce warmer

Say it like WOR-mer. Warmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).

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US American/ˈwɔrmɚ/WOR-mer
UK British/ˈwɔːmə/WAW-muh
  • WOR
  • mer
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Warmer pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of warmer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: WAW-muh.

What does warmer mean?

noun
  1. device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

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Words that rhyme with warmer

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Questions about saying warmer

How do you pronounce warmer?

Say WOR-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in warmer?

Warmer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · mer.

Is warmer 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 /ˈwɔːmə/ (WAW-muh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning from WordNet 3.1.