How to pronounce yammer
Say it like YAM-er. Yammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAM).
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- YAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of yammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAM-uh.
What does yammer mean?
- To complain peevishly.
- To talk loudly and persistently.
- To repeat on and on, usually loudly or in complaint.
- The act or noise of yammering.
- A loud noise.
- One who yammers.
Where does yammer come from?
From Middle English ȝameren, ȝaumeren, yemeren, ȝomeren, from Old English ġeōmrian (“to lament”), from Proto-West Germanic *jāmarōn, from Proto-Germanic *jēmarōną (“to show misery or sadness”), from Proto-Germanic *jēmaraz (“miserable, sorr
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Words that rhyme with yammer
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Questions about saying yammer
How do you pronounce yammer?
Say YAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈjæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈjæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yammer?
Yammer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAM). Broken into parts: YAM · er.
Is yammer 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 /ˈjæmə/ (YAM-uh).