How to pronounce dressmaking
Say it like DRES-may-king. Dressmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES).
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- DRES
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dressmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dressmaking
American and British speakers say dressmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRES-may-king.
What does dressmaking mean?
- The craft of making custom clothing for women, such as dresses, blouses, and evening gowns.
Where does dressmaking come from?
From dress + making.
Questions about saying dressmaking
How do you pronounce dressmaking?
Say DRES-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dressmaking?
Dressmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRES). Broken into parts: DRES · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say dressmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.