How to pronounce coachman
Say it like KOHCH-mun. Coachman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHCH).
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- KOHCH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coachman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coachman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHCH-mun.
What does coachman mean?
- A man who drives a horse-drawn coach: a male coach driver.
- A fish in the genus Heniochus, especially Heniochus acuminatus or Heniochus diphreutes.
Where does coachman come from?
From coach + -man.
Questions about saying coachman
How do you pronounce coachman?
Say KOHCH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtʃmən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coachman?
Coachman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHCH). Broken into parts: KOHCH · mun.
Is coachman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊtʃmən/ (KOHCH-mun).