How to pronounce peacemaker
Say it like PEE-smay-ker. Peacemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpiˌsmeɪkɚ/PEE-smay-ker
UK British/ˈpiːsmeɪkə/PEE-smay-kuh
- PEE
- smay
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peacemaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 peacemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PEE-smay-kuh.
What does peacemaker mean?
noun
- A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.
- Catachresis for pacemaker.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pacificator
- conciliator
- make-peace
- pacifier
- reconciler
- browning machine gun
Opposite meaning
- warmonger
- troublemaker
- peacebreaker
Questions about saying peacemaker
How do you pronounce peacemaker?
Say PEE-smay-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌsmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːsmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peacemaker?
Peacemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · smay · ker.
Is peacemaker 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 /ˈpiːsmeɪkə/ (PEE-smay-kuh).