Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dealmaker

/ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.70 in modern English

Syllables
deal-mak-er
IPA
/ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A factor in a negotiation that tips the balance so as to change the answer from no to yes.

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Etymology

From deal + maker.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/

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How do you pronounce dealmaker?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪəɫˌmeɪkə(ɹ)/.
What does dealmaker mean?
One who makes or brokers business or political transactions.
Where does dealmaker come from?
From deal + maker.

How to pronounce dealmaker

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