How to Pronounce Kingmaker

To pronounce "kingmaker", say KINGM-ak-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

KINGM-ak-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “kingmaker”

"kingmaker" has 3 syllables: kingm-ak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does kingmaker mean?

noun

  1. Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.
  2. A player who is unable to win but powerful enough to decide which of the other viable players will eventually win.

Words that rhyme with kingmaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmaker

Related words

powerbrokermake-kingdecisionmakeropinion-makeropinionmakerrulemakerdecision-maker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kingmaker"?▾

"Kingmaker" has 3 syllables: kingm · ak · er.

What does "kingmaker" mean?▾

Kingmaker: Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.

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