How to Pronounce Primmer

To pronounce "primmer", say PRIMM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɪm.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹɪm.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “primmer”

"primmer" has 2 syllables: primm-er. It rhymes with glimmer and shimmer, if that helps it stick.

What does primmer mean?

adjective

  1. Prudish, straight-laced
  2. Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice

    “prim regularity; a prim person”

Words that rhyme with primmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimmershimmerskimmerrimmersimmerslimmernimmertrimmerexcimerkimmerdimmerswimmer

Related words

plimmerprimmbrimmerrimmerpickrembrimmgrimmerbrimer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "primmer"?▾

"Primmer" has 2 syllables: primm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "primmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "primmer" is /ˈpɹɪm.ə/.

What does "primmer" mean?▾

Primmer: Prudish, straight-laced

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