How to pronounce steelmaker
Say it like STEEL-may-ker. Steelmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL).
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- STEEL
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steelmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 steelmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEEL-may-kuh.
What does steelmaker mean?
- A person who works with steel.
- A company that produces steel.
Where does steelmaker come from?
From steel + maker.
Questions about saying steelmaker
How do you pronounce steelmaker?
Say STEEL-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈstilˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstiːlˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steelmaker?
Steelmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEEL). Broken into parts: STEEL · may · ker.
Is steelmaker 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 /ˈstiːlˌmeɪkə/ (STEEL-may-kuh).