How to pronounce moneymaker
Say it like MUHN-ee-may-ker. Moneymaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
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- MUHN
- ee
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moneymaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 moneymaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUHN-ee-may-kuh.
What does moneymaker mean?
- Someone or something that earns or makes money; anything lucrative or profitable.“With careful management, she hoped to grow her small business into a real moneymaker.”
Where does moneymaker come from?
From Middle English monymaker; equivalent to money + maker.
Questions about saying moneymaker
How do you pronounce moneymaker?
Say MUHN-ee-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌniˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmʌniˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moneymaker?
Moneymaker has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · ee · may · ker.
Is moneymaker 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 /ˈmʌniˌmeɪkə/ (MUHN-ee-may-kuh).