How to Pronounce Boilermaker

To pronounce "boilermaker", say BOIL-erm-ak-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “boilermaker”

"boilermaker" has 4 syllables: boil-erm-ak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does boilermaker mean?

noun

  1. A person qualified to make or repair boilers.
  2. A whiskey with a beer chaser.

Words that rhyme with boilermaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmaker

Related words

boilersmithboilerboilermanboatmakerbrewersteamfitterboatbuilderbeermaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boilermaker"?▾

"Boilermaker" has 4 syllables: boil · erm · ak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "boilermaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boilermaker" is /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkəɹ/.

What does "boilermaker" mean?▾

Boilermaker: A person qualified to make or repair boilers.

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