How to pronounce printmaker
Say it like PRINT-may-ker. Printmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINT).
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- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Printmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 printmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRINT-may-kuh.
What does printmaker mean?
- A person who makes prints of works of art, (particularly) a self-employed craftsman.
Where does printmaker come from?
From print + maker.
Questions about saying printmaker
How do you pronounce printmaker?
Say PRINT-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in printmaker?
Printmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINT). Broken into parts: PRINT · may · ker.
Is printmaker 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 /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkə/ (PRINT-may-kuh).