How to pronounce decisionmaker
Say it like dih-SIZH-un-may-ker. Decisionmaker has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- dih
- SIZH
- un
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decisionmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 decisionmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-SIZH-un-may-kuh.
What does decisionmaker mean?
- One who makes important decisions.
Where does decisionmaker come from?
From decision + maker.
Questions about saying decisionmaker
How do you pronounce decisionmaker?
Say dih-SIZH-un-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decisionmaker?
Decisionmaker has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: dih · SIZH · un · may · ker.
Is decisionmaker 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 /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkə/ (dih-SIZH-un-may-kuh).