How to pronounce dressmakers
Say it like DRES-may-kerz. Dressmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
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- DRES
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressmakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dressmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DRES-may-kuz.
What does dressmakers mean?
- plural of dressmaker How to pronounce dressmaker
Questions about saying dressmakers
How do you pronounce dressmakers?
Say DRES-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressmakers?
Dressmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · may · kerz.
Is dressmakers 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 /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkəz/ (DRES-may-kuz).