How to pronounce baseman
Say it like BAY-smun. Baseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbeɪsmən/BAY-smun
UK British/ˈbeɪsmən/BAY-smun
- BAY
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baseman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baseman
American and British speakers say baseman in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪsmən/ in the US and /ˈbeɪsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-smun.
What does baseman mean?
noun
- A player positioned at or near a base: first baseman, second baseman or third baseman.
Where does baseman come from?
From base + man.
Questions about saying baseman
How do you pronounce baseman?
Say BAY-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsmən/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baseman?
Baseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say baseman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪsmən/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.