How to pronounce hatmaker
Say it like HAT-may-ker. Hatmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAT).
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- HAT
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hatmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 hatmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAT-may-kuh.
What does hatmaker mean?
- Someone who makes hats.
Where does hatmaker come from?
From hat + maker.
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Questions about saying hatmaker
How do you pronounce hatmaker?
Say HAT-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhætˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhætˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hatmaker?
Hatmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAT). Broken into parts: HAT · may · ker.
Is hatmaker 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 /ˈhætˌmeɪkə/ (HAT-may-kuh).