How to pronounce bondsman
Say it like BAHNDZ-mun. Bondsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHNDZ).
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- BAHNDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bondsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAHNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bondsman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BONDZ-mun.
What does bondsman mean?
- A male slave.
- A male indentured servant.
- Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.
Where does bondsman come from?
From bond + -s- + -man.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying bondsman
How do you pronounce bondsman?
Say BAHNDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑndzmən/. In British English it is /ˈbɒndzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bondsman?
Bondsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAHNDZ). Broken into parts: BAHNDZ · mun.
Is bondsman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒndzmən/ (BONDZ-mun).