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