How to pronounce boilermaker
Say it like BOY-ler-may-ker. Boilermaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɔɪlɚˌmeɪkɚ/BOY-ler-may-ker
UK British/ˈbɔɪlərmeɪkɚ/BOY-ler-may-ker
- BOY
- ler
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boilermaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 boilermaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOY-ler-may-ker.
What does boilermaker mean?
noun
- A person qualified to make or repair boilers.
- A whiskey with a beer chaser.
Where does boilermaker come from?
From boiler + maker.
Questions about saying boilermaker
How do you pronounce boilermaker?
Say BOY-ler-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔɪlɚˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔɪlərmeɪkɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boilermaker?
Boilermaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOY). Broken into parts: BOY · ler · may · ker.
Is boilermaker 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 /ˈbɔɪlərmeɪkɚ/ (BOY-ler-may-ker).