How to Pronounce Stammer

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈstæmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stammer”

"stammer" has 2 syllables: stamm-er. It rhymes with clamor and glamour, if that helps it stick.

What does stammer mean?

noun

  1. The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech.

verb

  1. To keep repeating a particular sound involuntarily during speech.
  2. To utter with a stammer, or with timid hesitancy.

    “He blushed, and stammered a few words of apology.”

Synonyms

stutter

Words that rhyme with stammer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

clamorglamourenamorhammerglamoramorgrammarscammerslammerclammersledgehammerjackhammer

Related words

stutterfalterstudderpseudostutterhabblestutfafflebuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stammer"?▾

"Stammer" has 2 syllables: stamm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "stammer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stammer" is /ˈstæmə/.

What does "stammer" mean?▾

Stammer: The involuntary repetition of a sound in speech.

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