English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Hammer Pronunciation
Hammer is pronounced HA-mer, IPA /ˈhæmɝ/.
HA-mer
US /ˈhæmɝ/ · UK /ˈhæmə/
Syllables: HA · mer (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: A tool with a heavy head for driving nails, or to hit something hard and repeatedly.
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Hammer in a Sentence
- Pass me the hammer and a couple of nails.
- Rain hammered on the roof all night.
- He keeps a hammer in the boot of the car.
Common Mispronunciations of Hammer
Not huh-MER
Volume is the only thing separating the two syllables, so make HA full and mer almost inaudible.
Not HAM-mer
A double m spells one sound. Run straight from the a into a single m and out again.
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