How to pronounce rainmaker
Say it like RAYN-may-ker. Rainmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪnˌmeɪkɚ/RAYN-may-ker
UK British/ˈreɪnmeɪkə/RAYN-may-kuh
- RAYN
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rainmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 rainmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RAYN-may-kuh.
What does rainmaker mean?
noun
- Someone or something that causes or attempts to cause rain to fall.
- A medicine man, shaman, or the like, who seeks to induce rain through performing rituals, as in African or Native American cultures.
- A person who seeks to induce rainfall through scientific methods, such as cloud seeding.
Where does rainmaker come from?
From rain + maker.
Questions about saying rainmaker
How do you pronounce rainmaker?
Say RAYN-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rainmaker?
Rainmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · may · ker.
Is rainmaker 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 /ˈreɪnmeɪkə/ (RAYN-may-kuh).