Pronunciation of 'Pacemaker'
The word 'Pacemaker' in English (en-US) refers to a device or entity that regulates or sets the pace, commonly used in medical contexts to describe a device that regulates heartbeats. It is pronounced as /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkɚ/ in IPA, with stress on the first syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'Pacemaker' originates from the combination of 'pace' and 'maker,' first used in the early 20th century.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A device or entity that regulates or sets the pace, often used to describe a medical device that regulates heartbeats.
Pronounced as ‘PACE-maker’, with stress on the first syllable. ‘Pace’ as in ‘face’ and ‘maker’ as in ‘baker’.