How to Pronounce "bummer"
word
/ˈbəmɝ/
BUH-mur
/bˈʌmɐ/
BUH-muh
Definition
An informal word used to express disappointment, annoyance, or bad luck when something doesn’t go as hoped.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəmɝ/
British English
/bˈʌmɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-mur
UK
BUH-muh
Listen in Context
What a bummer! I lost my keys.
It's a bummer that the game was cancelled.
Not getting the job offer was a bummer for him.
A: We’re out of pizza. B: Bummer! I was hungry.