How to pronounce haymakers
Say it like HAY-may-kerz. Haymakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haymakers 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.
- 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 haymakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAY-may-kuz.
What does haymakers mean?
- plural of haymaker How to pronounce haymaker
Questions about saying haymakers
How do you pronounce haymakers?
Say HAY-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈheɪˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haymakers?
Haymakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · may · kerz.
Is haymakers 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 /ˈheɪˌmeɪkəz/ (HAY-may-kuz).