How to pronounce pipemaking
Say it like PYPE-may-king. Pipemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYPE).
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- PYPE
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pipemaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYPESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pipemaking
American and British speakers say pipemaking in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYPE-may-king.
What does pipemaking mean?
- The craft or industry of producing tobacco pipes, or similar implements used for smoking.
- The craft or industry of producing bagpipes, or similar wind instruments.
Where does pipemaking come from?
Compound of pipe + making.
Questions about saying pipemaking
How do you pronounce pipemaking?
Say PYPE-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pipemaking?
Pipemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYPE). Broken into parts: PYPE · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say pipemaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪpmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.