How to pronounce toolmaker
Say it like TOOL-may-ker. Toolmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtulˌmeɪkɚ/TOOL-may-ker
UK British/ˈtuːlˌmeɪkə/TOOL-may-kuh
- TOOL
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toolmaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOLSay 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 toolmaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOOL-may-kuh.
What does toolmaker mean?
noun
- One who makes a tool.
- A skilled machinist who makes and repairs tools.
Where does toolmaker come from?
From tool + maker.
Questions about saying toolmaker
How do you pronounce toolmaker?
Say TOOL-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈtulˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtuːlˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toolmaker?
Toolmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOL). Broken into parts: TOOL · may · ker.
Is toolmaker 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 /ˈtuːlˌmeɪkə/ (TOOL-may-kuh).