How to pronounce brakeman
Say it like BRAYK-mun. Brakeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK).
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- BRAYK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brakeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brakeman
American and British speakers say brakeman in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪkmən/ in the US and /ˈbreɪkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAYK-mun.
What does brakeman mean?
- A railroad employee responsible for a train's brakes, couplings etc.
- A person who pulls the brake lever in the sport of bobsleigh.
Where does brakeman come from?
From brake + -man.
Questions about saying brakeman
How do you pronounce brakeman?
Say BRAYK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪkmən/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brakeman?
Brakeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAYK). Broken into parts: BRAYK · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say brakeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪkmən/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.