How to pronounce batsman
Say it like BAT-smun. Batsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
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- BAT
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of batsman
American and British speakers say batsman in essentially the same way: /ˈbætsmən/ in the US and /ˈbætsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAT-smun.
What does batsman mean?
- A player of the batting side now on the field.
- The player now receiving strike; the striker.
- Any player selected for his or her team principally to bat, as opposed to a bowler.
Where does batsman come from?
From bat + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying batsman
How do you pronounce batsman?
Say BAT-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætsmən/. In British English it is /ˈbætsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batsman?
Batsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say batsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbætsmən/ and the British form is /ˈbætsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.