How to Pronounce Simmer

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “simmer”

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

What does simmer mean?

noun

  1. The state or process of simmering.

    “The kettle was kept on the simmer.”

verb

  1. To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

    “The soup simmered on the stove.”

  2. To cause to cook or to cause to undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

    “Simmer the soup for five minutes, then serve.”

Synonyms

coddle

Words that rhyme with simmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

glimmershimmerskimmerrimmerslimmernimmertrimmerexcimerkimmerdimmerswimmerbrimmer

Related words

stewingboilingstewbubblebraisepoachcoddleseethe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "simmer"?▾

"Simmer" has 2 syllables: simm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "simmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "simmer" is /ˈsɪmə/.

What does "simmer" mean?▾

Simmer: The state or process of simmering.

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