How to pronounce congresswoman
Say it like KONG-grus-wuum-un. Congresswoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- grus
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congresswoman 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.
- grusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of congresswoman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-grus-wuum-un.
What does congresswoman mean?
- A female member of congress.
- A female member of the House of Representatives.
Where does congresswoman come from?
From congress + -woman.
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Questions about saying congresswoman
How do you pronounce congresswoman?
Say KONG-grus-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congresswoman?
Congresswoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · grus · wuum · un.
Is congresswoman 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌwʊmən/ (KONG-grus-wuum-un).