How to pronounce pacemaker
Say it like PAY-smay-ker. Pacemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkɚ/PAY-smay-ker
UK British/ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkər/PAY-smay-ker
- PAY
- smay
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacemaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smayGive 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 pacemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-smay-ker.
What does pacemaker mean?
noun
- Specialized cells which stimulate the heart to beat.“natural pacemaker”
- A medical implement that is used to stimulate a heart to beat by simulating the action of the natural pacemaker.“artificial pacemaker”
- One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.
Where does pacemaker come from?
From pace + maker.
Questions about saying pacemaker
How do you pronounce pacemaker?
Say PAY-smay-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacemaker?
Pacemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · smay · ker.
Is pacemaker 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 /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkər/ (PAY-smay-ker).