How to pronounce newsmakers
Say it like NOOZ-may-kerz. Newsmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsmakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 newsmakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOZ-may-kuz.
What does newsmakers mean?
- plural of newsmaker How to pronounce newsmaker
Questions about saying newsmakers
How do you pronounce newsmakers?
Say NOOZ-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːzˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsmakers?
Newsmakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · may · kerz.
Is newsmakers 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 /ˈnjuːzˌmeɪkəz/ (NYOOZ-may-kuz).