How to pronounce kingmakers
Say it like KING-may-kerz. Kingmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
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- KING
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingmakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kingmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KING-may-kuz.
What does kingmakers mean?
- plural of kingmaker How to pronounce kingmaker
Questions about saying kingmakers
How do you pronounce kingmakers?
Say KING-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingmakers?
Kingmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · may · kerz.
Is kingmakers 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 /ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkəz/ (KING-may-kuz).