How to pronounce beadsman
Say it like BEEDZ-mun. Beadsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEDZ).
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- BEEDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beadsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEEDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of beadsman
American and British speakers say beadsman in essentially the same way: /ˈbidzmən/ in the US and /ˈbiːdzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEEDZ-mun.
What does beadsman mean?
- A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
Where does beadsman come from?
From earlier bedeman, from Middle English bedeman (“a petitioner”), equivalent to bead (“request, petition, prayer”) + -man.
Questions about saying beadsman
How do you pronounce beadsman?
Say BEEDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbidzmən/. In British English it is /ˈbiːdzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beadsman?
Beadsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEEDZ). Broken into parts: BEEDZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say beadsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbidzmən/ and the British form is /ˈbiːdzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.