How to pronounce kingmaker
Say it like KING-may-ker. Kingmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 kingmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-may-kuh.
What does kingmaker mean?
- Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
- A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.
Where does kingmaker come from?
From king + maker, originally used in the 16th century in “Warwick the Kingmaker”, an epithet of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick (1428–1471), a key figure in the Wars of the Roses whose actions led to King Henry VI being deposed in 14
Questions about saying kingmaker
How do you pronounce kingmaker?
Say KING-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingmaker?
Kingmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · may · ker.
Is kingmaker 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 /ˈkɪŋmeɪkə/ (KING-may-kuh).