How to pronounce congressmen
Say it like KONG-gruh-smin. Congressmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- gruh
- smin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congressmen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONGSay 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.
- sminKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of congressmen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-gruh-smin.
What does congressmen mean?
- plural of congressman How to pronounce congressman
Questions about saying congressmen
How do you pronounce congressmen?
Say KONG-gruh-smin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congressmen?
Congressmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · gruh · smin.
Is congressmen 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrəsmɪn/ (KONG-gruh-smin).