How to Pronounce Rainmaker

To pronounce "rainmaker", say RAINM-ak-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹeɪnmeɪkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹeɪnmeɪkə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rainmaker”

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

What does rainmaker mean?

noun

  1. Someone or something that causes or attempts to cause rain to fall.
  2. (originally Canada) A person having the ability to generate business, raise funds, or otherwise engineer success for a company, organization, etc.

    “The law firm relied heavily on Charlotte as its main rainmaker to bring in new clients.”

Synonyms

pluviculturist

Words that rhyme with rainmaker

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caretakermakeracrequakerundertakerbreakerrakerbakertroublemakershakermatchmakerdressmaker

Related words

pluviculturistseederprecipitatorweathermakerrainprooferdrainmakercauserwreaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rainmaker"?▾

"Rainmaker" has 3 syllables: rainm · ak · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rainmaker"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rainmaker" is /ˈɹeɪnmeɪkə/.

What does "rainmaker" mean?▾

Rainmaker: Someone or something that causes or attempts to cause rain to fall.

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