How to pronounce congresswomen
Say it like KONG-grus-wim-in. Congresswomen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG).
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- KONG
- grus
- wim
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congresswomen 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.
- wimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of congresswomen
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-grus-wim-in.
What does congresswomen mean?
- plural of congresswoman How to pronounce congresswoman
Questions about saying congresswomen
How do you pronounce congresswomen?
Say KONG-grus-wim-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑŋɡrəsˌwɪmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌwɪmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congresswomen?
Congresswomen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KONG). Broken into parts: KONG · grus · wim · in.
Is congresswomen 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 /ˈkɒŋɡrəsˌwɪmɪn/ (KONG-grus-wim-in).