How to pronounce backwoodsman
Say it like BAK-wuudz-mun. Backwoodsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- wuudz
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backwoodsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuudzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of backwoodsman
American and British speakers say backwoodsman in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/ in the US and /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-wuudz-mun.
What does backwoodsman mean?
- A person who is acclimated to living in a forest area that is far removed from civilization or modern conveniences.
- An uncivilized or uncultured person (according to the value judgments of the speaker).
- A Peer who is seldom present in the House of Lords of the United Kingdom Parliament, who may be encouraged to attend when a very important vote is expected.
Where does backwoodsman come from?
From backwoods + man.
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Questions about saying backwoodsman
How do you pronounce backwoodsman?
Say BAK-wuudz-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backwoodsman?
Backwoodsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · wuudz · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say backwoodsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌkwʊdzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.