How to pronounce arrowmaker
Say it like AR-oh-may-ker. Arrowmaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- oh
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrowmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of arrowmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AR-oh-may-kuh.
What does arrowmaker mean?
- A person who makes arrows.
Where does arrowmaker come from?
From arrow + maker.
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Questions about saying arrowmaker
How do you pronounce arrowmaker?
Say AR-oh-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈæroʊˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈærəʊˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrowmaker?
Arrowmaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · oh · may · ker.
Is arrowmaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈærəʊˌmeɪkə/ (AR-oh-may-kuh).