How to pronounce shoemaker
Say it like SHOO-may-ker. Shoemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoemaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 shoemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHOO-may-kuh.
What does shoemaker mean?
- A person who makes shoes.
- The threadfish.
- A fish, Elagatis pinnulatis, the runner.
Where does shoemaker come from?
From Middle English shomaker, equivalent to shoe + maker.
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Questions about saying shoemaker
How do you pronounce shoemaker?
Say SHOO-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoemaker?
Shoemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · may · ker.
Is shoemaker 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 /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkə/ (SHOO-may-kuh).