How to pronounce candlemaker
Say it like KAN-dul-may-ker. Candlemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkændəlˌmeɪkɚ/KAN-dul-may-ker
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAN
- dul
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candlemaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
What does candlemaker mean?
noun
- Someone who makes candles; a chandler.
Where does candlemaker come from?
From candle + maker.
Questions about saying candlemaker
How do you pronounce candlemaker?
Say KAN-dul-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəlˌmeɪkɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candlemaker?
Candlemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dul · may · ker.