How Do You Spell YAMMER?

Pronunciation: [jˈamə] (IPA)

The word "yammer" is spelled as /ˈjæmər/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "yam" is pronounced as the word "jam" but with a "y" sound instead of "j". The second syllable "mer" is pronounced as "mur". This word means to talk incessantly, often in a whining or complaining manner. It can also refer to the sound of an animal like a donkey or sheep. With its straightforward spelling, "yammer" is a commonly used and easily recognizable English word.

YAMMER Meaning and Definition

  1. Yammer can be defined as a verb and a noun, having distinct meanings in both contexts.

    As a verb, to yammer refers to the act of speaking incessantly or in a continuous, often annoying or meaningless manner. It describes loud, persistent or nonsensical talk that may lack clarity or purpose. This term is often associated with the sound produced by repetitive, high-pitched or shrill voices. In informal settings, it can be used to describe someone rambling on or engaging in idle chatter, often with no particular objective in mind. The word yammer can also indicate the act of complaining or whining incessantly.

    As a noun, yammer refers to a persistent and bothersome noise or sound, typically conveying the idea of repetitive or monotonous voices. It can also mean loud or excessive emotional expression, such as shouting or raised voices. In a technological context, Yammer is the name of a private social networking service used primarily for business communications. It provides a platform for employees within an organization to connect, collaborate, and share information in a manner similar to other social media platforms.

    Overall, yammer denotes a sense of persistent, bothersome or meaningless noise, whether in the form of speaking or other audible expressions.

Common Misspellings for YAMMER

Etymology of YAMMER

The word yammer has its origins in the Old English word g(e)omrian, which meant to complain or to grumble. Throughout its evolution, the word underwent various phonetic changes and merged with other related words such as Old Norse gæma and Middle English gameren, all having similar meanings of to lament or to make a loud noise. Eventually, yammer emerged as the modern English word with its current meaning of to talk or complain persistently and noisily.

Idioms with the word YAMMER

  • yammer (away) about sm or sth The idiom "yammer away about someone or something" refers to someone's continuous and often annoying talk about a particular subject matter or person. It implies that the person is speaking loudly, incessantly, and possibly in a repetitive or whining manner, without much consideration for others' interests or opinions.

Similar spelling word for YAMMER

Plural form of YAMMER is YAMMERS

Conjugate verb Yammer

CONDITIONAL

I would yammer
you would yammer
he/she/it would yammer
we would yammer
they would yammer

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be yammering
you would be yammering
he/she/it would be yammering
we would be yammering
they would be yammering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have yammer
you would have yammer
he/she/it would have yammer
we would have yammer
they would have yammer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been yammering
you would have been yammering
he/she/it would have been yammering
we would have been yammering
they would have been yammering

FUTURE

I will yammer
you will yammer
he/she/it will yammer
we will yammer
they will yammer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be yammering
you will be yammering
he/she/it will be yammering
we will be yammering
they will be yammering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have yammered
you will have yammered
he/she/it will have yammered
we will have yammered
they will have yammered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been yammering
you will have been yammering
he/she/it will have been yammering
we will have been yammering
they will have been yammering

IMPERATIVE

you yammer
we let´s yammer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to yammer

PAST

I yammered
you yammered
he/she/it yammered
we yammered
they yammered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was yammering
you were yammering
he/she/it was yammering
we were yammering
they were yammering

PAST PARTICIPLE

yammered

PAST PERFECT

I had yammered
you had yammered
he/she/it had yammered
we had yammered
they had yammered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been yammering
you had been yammering
he/she/it had been yammering
we had been yammering
they had been yammering

PRESENT

I yammer
you yammer
he/she/it yammers
we yammer
they yammer

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am yammering
you are yammering
he/she/it is yammering
we are yammering
they are yammering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

yammering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have yammered
you have yammered
he/she/it has yammered
we have yammered
they have yammered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been yammering
you have been yammering
he/she/it has been yammering
we have been yammering
they have been yammering
I would have yammered
we would have yammered
you would have yammered
he/she/it would have yammered
they would have yammered

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