How to pronounce aldermanic
Say it like awl-der-MAN-ik. Aldermanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN).
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- awl
- der
- MAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldermanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aldermanic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: awl-duh-MAN-ik.
What does aldermanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an alderman (“member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town”) or group of aldermen.
- Having the (supposed) lifestyle or qualities of an alderman.
- Of a person or animal's body, girth, etc.: fleshy, plump, rotund.
Where does aldermanic come from?
From alderman + -ic (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining to’ forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with aldermanic
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Questions about saying aldermanic
How do you pronounce aldermanic?
Say awl-der-MAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔldərˈmænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːldəˈmænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldermanic?
Aldermanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAN). Broken into parts: awl · der · MAN · ik.
Is aldermanic 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 /ˌɔːldəˈmænɪk/ (awl-duh-MAN-ik).