How to pronounce corpsman
Say it like KOR-mun. Corpsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corpsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-mun.
What does corpsman mean?
- A hospital corpsman.“The corpsman prescribed Motrin to the sick marine for his symptoms.”
Where does corpsman come from?
From corps + -man.
Words that rhyme with corpsman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corpsman.
Questions about saying corpsman
How do you pronounce corpsman?
Say KOR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrmən/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpsman?
Corpsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · mun.
Is corpsman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːmən/ (KAW-mun).