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