How to Pronounce Pacemaker

To pronounce "pacemaker", say PAC-em-ak-er — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pacemaker”

"pacemaker" has 4 syllables: pac-em-ak-er. It rhymes with caretaker and maker, if that helps it stick.

What does pacemaker mean?

noun

  1. One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.
  2. A set of nerves which stimulate the heart to beat.

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Words that rhyme with pacemaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerrainmakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmaker

Related words

pacesetterpacerripplestimulatorypromotertraining

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pacemaker"?▾

"Pacemaker" has 4 syllables: pac · em · ak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "pacemaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pacemaker" is /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/.

What does "pacemaker" mean?▾

Pacemaker: One who sets the pace in a race, to guide the others.

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