How to pronounce dealmaking
Say it like DEEL-may-king. Dealmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEL).
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- DEEL
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dealmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dealmaking
American and British speakers say dealmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈdilˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdiːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEL-may-king.
What does dealmaking mean?
- The making of commercial, financial or political deals
Where does dealmaking come from?
From deal + making.
Questions about saying dealmaking
How do you pronounce dealmaking?
Say DEEL-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdilˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dealmaking?
Dealmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEEL). Broken into parts: DEEL · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say dealmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdilˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.