How to pronounce bossman
Say it like BAW-sman. Bossman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bossman. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAW
- sman
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bossman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- smanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of bossman
American and British speakers say bossman in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔsmæn/ in the US and /ˈbɒsmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOS-man.
What does bossman mean?
- Used as a term of address for an unfamiliar, possibly distrusted man: bud, buddy, friend.“You should watch what you say, bossman.”
- Used as a term of address for a man who appears courageous: boss.“You really showed them, bossman. What’s your name?”
Where does bossman come from?
From boss + man.
Questions about saying bossman
How do you pronounce bossman?
Say BAW-sman. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔsmæn/. In British English it is /ˈbɒsmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bossman?
Bossman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · sman.
Do Americans and Brits say bossman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔsmæn/ and the British form is /ˈbɒsmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.