How Do You Spell CRAMMER?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈamə] (IPA)

The word "crammer" is typically spelled with two M's, despite the single M in the word "cram." This may seem counterintuitive, but it is actually consistent with the phonetic pronunciation of the word. "Cram" is pronounced with a short vowel sound, represented in IPA as /kræm/. When adding the suffix "-er" to indicate a person who crams, the vowel sound becomes longer, represented as /kræmər/. To maintain the same sound, the second consonant is added to prevent the word from being pronounced as /kræmr/.

CRAMMER Meaning and Definition

1. A crammer is a noun referring to a person or a thing that is designed or employed for the purpose of rapidly acquiring knowledge, typically in preparation for an examination or test. Derived from the verb "cram," which means to study intensively or to try to memorize a large amount of information in a short period of time, a crammer serves as a study aid or resource that condenses and organizes the material to facilitate quick learning.

   In the context of education, a crammer is often synonymous with a "cram school" or a "cram course," which are institutions or programs that provide extensive and intensive instruction with the aim of helping students review and consolidate their knowledge quickly and effectively. These establishments are particularly popular in countries where high-stakes exams or standardized tests are a common feature of the educational system.

   Outside of formal education, a crammer can also refer to a person who engages in last-minute or intensive study sessions before an important event or task. It can imply a sense of urgency, as the individual attempts to assimilate as much information as possible within a limited period. The term crammer can be used both in a positive sense, highlighting a person's dedication and diligence, or in a somewhat negative connotation, suggesting a lack of proper preparation and a reliance on superficial memorization rather than true understanding.

2. One who.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CRAMMER

• gramer
• grammers
• tremmer
• grammear
• grammor
• craeer
• grammaer
• crammy
• cammera
• wramer
• grommer
• commer
• grammmer
• grammr
• remmer
• crarrer
• traumer
• gammer
• craime
• calmmer
• grahmer
• gremmer
• camme
• cramera
• grameer
• kramner
• screammer
• aramme
• drammer
• crammet
• krammer
• crameer
• crammar
• cradher
• crammit
• crampur
• Chammea
• Scrymmer
• frammerr
• Cryameter
• cremmar
• crammor
• Crommen
• Crakaer
• frammet
• prammter
• Rahmer

Etymology of CRAMMER

The word "crammer" originated in the late 16th century and has its roots in the verb "cram", which means to fill something tightly or stuff it with great force. The term "crammer" originally referred to a person or thing that was used to cram or stuff things. In the context of education, the word gradually came to be associated with a person who intensely prepares students for examinations by providing them with concentrated and extensive knowledge in a short period of time. The education-related sense of "crammer" emerged in the early 19th century and is still in use today.

Similar spelling words for CRAMMER

• creamier,
• cromartie,
• cromorne,
• creamery,
• cromer,
• grimmer,
• craner,
• crooner,
• crime rate,
• Crowner,
• Cramer,
• cremer,
• Crumrine,
• crumhorn,
• crime,
• grammar,
• criner,
• creamer,
• cranmer,
• cram,
• Crammed.

Plural form of CRAMMER is CRAMMERS