How to Pronounce Sledgehammer

To pronounce "sledgehammer", say SLEDG-eh-amm-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SLEDG-eh-amm-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “sledgehammer”

"sledgehammer" has 4 syllables: sledg-eh-amm-er. It rhymes with clamor and glamour, if that helps it stick.

What does sledgehammer mean?

noun

  1. A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

verb

  1. To strike with a sledgehammer.

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Words that rhyme with sledgehammer

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clamorglamourstammerenamorhammerglamoramorgrammarscammerslammerclammerjackhammer

Related words

sledgemaulhammermalletharnessweightmassgavel

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How many syllables are in "sledgehammer"?▾

"Sledgehammer" has 4 syllables: sledg · eh · amm · er.

What does "sledgehammer" mean?▾

Sledgehammer: A hammer that consists of a large, heavy, broad and flat block of metal (the head) attached to a handle typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter long. The sledgehammer's design is meant to allow it to be swung powerfully, and to distribute force over a wide area upon impact.

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