How to pronounce printmaking
Say it like PRINT-may-king. Printmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINT).
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- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Printmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of printmaking
American and British speakers say printmaking in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRINT-may-king.
What does printmaking mean?
- The field of art concerned, roughly, with the transfer of ink or paint from a plate or block or through a screen mesh to paper.
Where does printmaking come from?
From print + making.
Questions about saying printmaking
How do you pronounce printmaking?
Say PRINT-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in printmaking?
Printmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRINT). Broken into parts: PRINT · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say printmaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈprɪntˌmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.