How to pronounce meatpacker
Say it like MEET-pak-er. Meatpacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmitˌpækɚ/MEET-pak-er
UK British/ˈmiːtˌpækə/MEET-pak-uh
- MEET
- pak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meatpacker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of meatpacker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEET-pak-uh.
What does meatpacker mean?
noun
- A person or company involved in the meatpacking industry, including slaughtering and meat processing
Where does meatpacker come from?
From meat + packer.
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Questions about saying meatpacker
How do you pronounce meatpacker?
Say MEET-pak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitˌpækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtˌpækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meatpacker?
Meatpacker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET). Broken into parts: MEET · pak · er.
Is meatpacker 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 /ˈmiːtˌpækə/ (MEET-pak-uh).