How to pronounce bombmaker
Say it like BAHM-may-ker. Bombmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM).
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- BAHM
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. 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 bombmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-may-kuh.
What does bombmaker mean?
- A person or company that manufactures bombs
Where does bombmaker come from?
From bomb + maker.
Questions about saying bombmaker
How do you pronounce bombmaker?
Say BAHM-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombmaker?
Bombmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHM). Broken into parts: BAHM · may · ker.
Is bombmaker 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 /ˈbɒmmeɪkə/ (BOM-may-kuh).