How to pronounce aldermen
Say it like AWL-der-min. Aldermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- der
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aldermen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aldermen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-duh-min.
What does aldermen mean?
- plural of alderman How to pronounce alderman
Questions about saying aldermen
How do you pronounce aldermen?
Say AWL-der-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldɚmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldəmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aldermen?
Aldermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · der · min.
Is aldermen 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 /ˈɔːldəmɪn/ (AWL-duh-min).