How to pronounce dressmaker
Say it like DRES-may-ker. Dressmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
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- DRES
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 dressmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRES-may-kuh.
What does dressmaker mean?
- A person who makes tailor-made women's clothes.
Where does dressmaker come from?
From dress + maker.
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Questions about saying dressmaker
How do you pronounce dressmaker?
Say DRES-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressmaker?
Dressmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · may · ker.
Is dressmaker 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 /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkə/ (DRES-may-kuh).