How to pronounce bridgeman
Say it like BRIJ-mun. Bridgeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIJ).
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- BRIJ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridgeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bridgeman
American and British speakers say bridgeman in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪdʒmən/ in the US and /ˈbrɪdʒmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIJ-mun.
What does bridgeman mean?
- A worker who operates a moving bridge.
Where does bridgeman come from?
From bridge + -man.
Questions about saying bridgeman
How do you pronounce bridgeman?
Say BRIJ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪdʒmən/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪdʒmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bridgeman?
Bridgeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIJ). Broken into parts: BRIJ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say bridgeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪdʒmən/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪdʒmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.