How to pronounce dealmaker
Say it like DEEL-may-ker. Dealmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEL).
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- DEEL
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEELSay this part loudest and longest. 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 dealmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEERL-may-kuh.
What does dealmaker mean?
- One who makes or brokers business or political transactions.
- A factor in a negotiation that tips the balance so as to change the answer from no to yes.
Where does dealmaker come from?
From deal + maker.
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Questions about saying dealmaker
How do you pronounce dealmaker?
Say DEEL-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɪəlˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealmaker?
Dealmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEL). Broken into parts: DEEL · may · ker.
Is dealmaker 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 /ˈdɪəlˌmeɪkə/ (DEERL-may-kuh).