How to pronounce bagman
Say it like BAG-mun. Bagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG).
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- BAG
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bagman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bagman
American and British speakers say bagman in essentially the same way: /ˈbæɡmən/ in the US and /ˈbæɡmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAG-mun.
What does bagman mean?
- A person who collects, transports, or distributes illicit money, especially for the purpose of bribery, extortion, or the making of other improper payments.
- A caddy.
- A staff assistant to a senior police officer such as a detective sergeant for a detective inspector.
Where does bagman come from?
From bag + -man.
Questions about saying bagman
How do you pronounce bagman?
Say BAG-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæɡmən/. In British English it is /ˈbæɡmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bagman?
Bagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAG). Broken into parts: BAG · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say bagman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæɡmən/ and the British form is /ˈbæɡmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.