How to pronounce charwoman
Say it like CHAR-wuh-mun. Charwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- wuh
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charwoman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. 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 charwoman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-wuh-mun.
What does charwoman mean?
- A woman employed to do housework, traditionally coming and going on a daily basis and paid weekly wages.
Where does charwoman come from?
From char + -woman.
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Questions about saying charwoman
How do you pronounce charwoman?
Say CHAR-wuh-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charwoman?
Charwoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · wuh · mun.
Is charwoman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːwʊmən/ (CHAH-wuh-mun).