How to pronounce policymaker
Say it like PAH-luh-see-may-ker. Policymaker has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
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- PAH
- luh
- see
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policymaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mayGive 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 policymaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-uh-see-may-kuh.
What does policymaker mean?
- One involved in the formulation of policies, especially politicians, lobbyists, and activists.
Where does policymaker come from?
From policy + maker.
Questions about saying policymaker
How do you pronounce policymaker?
Say PAH-luh-see-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləsiˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policymaker?
Policymaker has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · luh · see · may · ker.
Is policymaker 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 /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkə/ (POL-uh-see-may-kuh).