How to pronounce clergyman
Say it like KLUR-jee-mun. Clergyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUR).
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- KLUR
- jee
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clergyman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of clergyman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLUR-jee-mun.
What does clergyman mean?
- A male member of a clergy; especially, an ordained (male) Christian minister.
Where does clergyman come from?
From clergy + -man.
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Questions about saying clergyman
How do you pronounce clergyman?
Say KLUR-jee-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɝdʒimən/. In British English it is /ˈklɜːdʒimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clergyman?
Clergyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUR). Broken into parts: KLUR · jee · mun.
Is clergyman 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 /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ (KLUR-jee-mun).