How to Pronounce Hamster

To pronounce "hamster", say HAMST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhæm(p)stɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hamster”

"hamster" has 2 syllables: hamst-er. It rhymes with lamster and amster, if that helps it stick.

What does hamster mean?

noun

  1. Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.
  2. Other rodents of similar appearance, such as the maned hamster or crested hamster, Lophiomys imhausi, mouse-like hamsters of genus Calomyscus, and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).

verb

  1. To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.

Synonyms

stash

Words that rhyme with hamster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamsteramster

Related words

cricetidcricetidecardiocraniinemousehystricomorphheteromydcatarhine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hamster"?▾

"Hamster" has 2 syllables: hamst · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "hamster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hamster" is /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/.

What does "hamster" mean?▾

Hamster: Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.

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