How to pronounce chipmaker
Say it like CHIP-may-ker. Chipmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP).
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- CHIP
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chipmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 chipmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHIP-may-kuh.
What does chipmaker mean?
- A company that manufactures integrated circuit microchips.
Where does chipmaker come from?
From chip + maker.
Questions about saying chipmaker
How do you pronounce chipmaker?
Say CHIP-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chipmaker?
Chipmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIP). Broken into parts: CHIP · may · ker.
Is chipmaker 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 /ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪkə/ (CHIP-may-kuh).