Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

firmer

/fˈɝmɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.97 in modern English

Syllables
firmer
IPA
/fˈɝmɚ/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

comparative form of firm: more firm

noun

A physical exercise or cosmetic product intended to firm part of the body.

noun

A thin chisel with a tang to enter the handle instead of a socket for receiving it.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From firm + -er.

Inflected Forms

firmers (plural)

Rhymes With

murmur schirmer shermer dermer sturmer germer termer schermer vanwormer

Questions

How do you pronounce firmer?
The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɝmɚ/.
What does firmer mean?
comparative form of firm: more firm
Where does firmer come from?
From firm + -er.

How to pronounce firmer

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