How to pronounce brinkman
Say it like BRINGK-mun. Brinkman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRINGK).
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- BRINGK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brinkman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRINGKSay 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 brinkman
American and British speakers say brinkman in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪŋkmən/ in the US and /ˈbrɪŋkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRINGK-mun.
What does brinkman mean?
- One who advocates for brinkmanship.
Where does brinkman come from?
Back-formation from brinkmanship, equivlent to brink + -man.
Questions about saying brinkman
How do you pronounce brinkman?
Say BRINGK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪŋkmən/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪŋkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brinkman?
Brinkman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRINGK). Broken into parts: BRINGK · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say brinkman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪŋkmən/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪŋkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.