How to pronounce clergymen
Say it like KLUR-jee-min. Clergymen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUR).
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- KLUR
- jee
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clergymen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clergymen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLUR-jee-min.
What does clergymen mean?
- plural of clergyman How to pronounce clergyman
Questions about saying clergymen
How do you pronounce clergymen?
Say KLUR-jee-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɝdʒimɪn/. In British English it is /ˈklɜːdʒimɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clergymen?
Clergymen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLUR). Broken into parts: KLUR · jee · min.
Is clergymen 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 /ˈklɜːdʒimɪn/ (KLUR-jee-min).