How to pronounce coffeemaker
Say it like KAH-fee-may-ker. Coffeemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- fee
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffeemaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 coffeemaker
- 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: KOF-ee-may-kuh.
What does coffeemaker mean?
- A person who makes coffee.
- Any of several different types of kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee.
Where does coffeemaker come from?
From coffee + maker.
Questions about saying coffeemaker
How do you pronounce coffeemaker?
Say KAH-fee-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑfiˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfiˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffeemaker?
Coffeemaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · fee · may · ker.
Is coffeemaker 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 /ˈkɒfiˌmeɪkə/ (KOF-ee-may-kuh).