How to Pronounce "dulcimer"
word
ˈdəɫsɪmɝ
DUHL-si-mur
dˈʌlsɪmɐ
DUL-si-muh
Definition
A dulcimer is a stringed musical instrument, played by striking or plucking its strings, often found in folk music traditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdəɫsɪmɝ
British English
dˈʌlsɪmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DUHL-si-mur
UK
DUL-si-muh
Listen in Context
A dulcimer has many strings that you can play with small mallets.
He learned to play the dulcimer from his grandfather.
The dulcimer is popular in American folk music.
You don't often see someone playing a dulcimer at a regular concert.