How to Pronounce Farmer

To pronounce "farmer", say FARM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /fɑːmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/fɑːmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “farmer”

"farmer" has 2 syllables: farm-er. It rhymes with armor and charmer, if that helps it stick.

What does farmer mean?

noun

  1. A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.
  2. Agent noun of farm; someone or something that farms.

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Words that rhyme with farmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

armorcharmerarmour

Related words

husbandmansodbustergrangerplantationfarmharvesterfarmingfarmland

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "farmer"?▾

"Farmer" has 2 syllables: farm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "farmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "farmer" is /fɑːmə/.

What does "farmer" mean?▾

Farmer: A person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm.

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