How to pronounce barman
Say it like BAR-man. Barman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of barman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BAH-mun.
What does barman mean?
- A man who works in a bar.
Where does barman come from?
From bar + -man.
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Questions about saying barman
How do you pronounce barman?
Say BAR-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrmæn/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barman?
Barman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · man.
Is barman 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 /ˈbɑːmən/ (BAH-mun).