How to pronounce pacemakers
Say it like PAY-smay-kerz. Pacemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY).
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- PAY
- smay
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pacemakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pacemakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAY-smay-kuz.
What does pacemakers mean?
- plural of pacemaker How to pronounce pacemaker
Questions about saying pacemakers
How do you pronounce pacemakers?
Say PAY-smay-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pacemakers?
Pacemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAY). Broken into parts: PAY · smay · kerz.
Is pacemakers 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 /ˈpeɪˌsmeɪkəz/ (PAY-smay-kuz).