How to pronounce congressman
Say it like KAHNG-gruh-smun. Congressman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG).
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- KAHNG
- gruh
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congressman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congressman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-gruh-smun.
What does congressman mean?
- a member of the United States House of Representatives
Where does congressman come from?
From congress + -man.
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Questions about saying congressman
How do you pronounce congressman?
Say KAHNG-gruh-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsmən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congressman?
Congressman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHNG). Broken into parts: KAHNG · gruh · smun.
Is congressman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsmən/ (KONG-gruh-smun).