How to pronounce toymakers
Say it like TOY-may-kerz. Toymakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY).
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- TOY
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Toymakers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 toymakers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOY-may-kuz.
What does toymakers mean?
- plural of toymaker How to pronounce toymaker
Questions about saying toymakers
How do you pronounce toymakers?
Say TOY-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔɪˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtɔɪˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in toymakers?
Toymakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOY). Broken into parts: TOY · may · kerz.
Is toymakers 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 /ˈtɔɪˌmeɪkəz/ (TOY-may-kuz).