How to pronounce makings
Say it like MAY-kingz. Makings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY).
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- MAY
- kingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Makings pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of makings
American and British speakers say makings in essentially the same way: /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAY-kingz.
What does makings mean?
- plural of making How to pronounce making
- That which is needed for something: necessary ingredients.“I have bread, mayonnaise, mustard, turkey, and lettuce: all the makings of a sandwich as far as I'm concerned.”
Questions about saying makings
How do you pronounce makings?
Say MAY-kingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in makings?
Makings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAY). Broken into parts: MAY · kingz.
Do Americans and Brits say makings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.