How to pronounce haymaker
Say it like HAY-may-ker. Haymaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haymaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. 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 haymaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-may-kuh.
What does haymaker mean?
- A person or machine which harvests or prepares tall grass for use as animal fodder.
- A particularly powerful punch, especially one which knocks down an opponent, thrown like a scythe chop for cutting hay, as agricultural haymakers used to have strong arms.
- Any decisive blow, shock, or forceful action.
Where does haymaker come from?
From Middle English heymakere; equivalent to hay + maker.
Questions about saying haymaker
How do you pronounce haymaker?
Say HAY-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈheɪmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haymaker?
Haymaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · may · ker.
Is haymaker 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 /ˈheɪmeɪkə/ (HAY-may-kuh).