How to pronounce boatman
Say it like BOHT-mun. Boatman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT).
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- BOHT
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boatman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of boatman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHT-mun.
What does boatman mean?
- A sailor on a small vessel (boat), particularly its captain.
Where does boatman come from?
From Middle English boteman, botman, bateman.
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Questions about saying boatman
How do you pronounce boatman?
Say BOHT-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtmən/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boatman?
Boatman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT). Broken into parts: BOHT · mun.
Is boatman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊtmən/ (BOHT-mun).