How to pronounce alderman
Say it like AWL-der-mun. Alderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- der
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alderman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alderman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-duh-mun.
Other ways to say alderman
Alderman also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AL-der-mun /ˈældɚmən/
What does alderman mean?
- A member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town.
- A long pipe for smoking.
- A large, protruding, or swollen abdomen; a paunch, a potbelly.
Where does alderman come from?
From Middle English alderman, aldermon, from Old English ealdorman, ealdormann, from ealdor (“elder, parent, chief, prince, author”) + mann (“person”).
Questions about saying alderman
How do you pronounce alderman?
Say AWL-der-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alderman?
Alderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · der · mun.
Is alderman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːldəmən/ (AWL-duh-mun).