How to pronounce carmakers
Say it like KAR-may-kerz. Carmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carmakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-may-kuz.
What does carmakers mean?
- plural of carmaker How to pronounce carmaker
Questions about saying carmakers
How do you pronounce carmakers?
Say KAR-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carmakers?
Carmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · may · kerz.
Is carmakers 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 /ˈkɑːˌmeɪkəz/ (KAH-may-kuz).