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