How to Pronounce "haymaker"
word
ˈheɪˌmeɪkɝ
HAY-may-ker
hˈeɪmeɪkɐ
HAY-may-kuh
Definition
A 'haymaker' is a very powerful, swinging punch (especially in boxing) that is meant to knock someone down. It can also mean a person or machine that makes hay, but this sense is rare.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈheɪˌmeɪkɝ
British English
hˈeɪmeɪkɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAY-may-ker
UK
HAY-may-kuh
Listen in Context
He knocked out his opponent with a haymaker.
The boxer tried a big haymaker, but he missed.
The old haymaker worked in the fields all summer.
He swung a wild haymaker, hoping to end the fight with one punch.