Hamster: how to say it, spell it and use it
hamster
/ˈhæmstər/
Short answer
The English word hamster is pronounced /ˈhæmstər/. It is spelled H-A-M-S-T-E-R and has 7 letters. With a or an: a hamster. The plural is hamsters.
Example sentence
My hamster is small.
Key facts
- English
- hamster
- Pronunciation
- /ˈhæmstər/
- With a or an
- a hamster
- Plural
- hamsters
- Spelling
- H-A-M-S-T-E-R
- Number of letters
- 7
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce hamster?
Hamster is pronounced /ˈhæmstər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell hamster?
Hamster is spelled H-A-M-S-T-E-R. It has 7 letters.
What is the plural of hamster?
The plural of hamster is hamsters.
Do you say a or an before hamster?
Say a hamster.
How do you use hamster in a sentence?
For example: My hamster is small.
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