How to pronounce policymakers
Say it like POL-uh-see-may-kerz. Policymakers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL).
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- POL
- uh
- see
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policymakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of policymakers
- 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-kuz.
What does policymakers mean?
- plural of policymaker How to pronounce policymaker
Questions about saying policymakers
How do you pronounce policymakers?
Say POL-uh-see-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑləsiˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policymakers?
Policymakers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POL). Broken into parts: POL · uh · see · may · kerz.
Is policymakers 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 /ˈpɒləsiˌmeɪkəz/ (POL-uh-see-may-kuz).