How to pronounce shoemakers
Say it like SHOO-may-kerz. Shoemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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- SHOO
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoemakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shoemakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHOO-may-kuz.
What does shoemakers mean?
- plural of shoemaker How to pronounce shoemaker
Questions about saying shoemakers
How do you pronounce shoemakers?
Say SHOO-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃuˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoemakers?
Shoemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · may · kerz.
Is shoemakers 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 /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkəz/ (SHOO-may-kuz).