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