How to pronounce committeeman
Say it like kuh-MIT-ee-mun. Committeeman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- kuh
- MIT
- ee
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Committeeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 committeeman
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-MIT-ee-mun.
What does committeeman mean?
- A man who is a member of a committee
- A man who is a local leader of a political party
Where does committeeman come from?
From committee + -man.
Questions about saying committeeman
How do you pronounce committeeman?
Say kuh-MIT-ee-mun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmɪtimən/. In British English it is /kəˈmɪtimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in committeeman?
Committeeman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: kuh · MIT · ee · mun.
Is committeeman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈmɪtimən/ (kuh-MIT-ee-mun).