How to pronounce countryman
Say it like KUHN-tree-mun. Countryman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- tree
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countryman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of countryman
American and British speakers say countryman in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌntrimən/ in the US and /ˈkʌntrimən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN-tree-mun.
What does countryman mean?
- Somebody from a certain country.
- Somebody from one's own country; a fellow countryman.
- A man who is a country dweller, especially a follower of country pursuits.
Where does countryman come from?
From country + -man.
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Questions about saying countryman
How do you pronounce countryman?
Say KUHN-tree-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntrimən/. In British English it is /ˈkʌntrimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countryman?
Countryman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · tree · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say countryman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌntrimən/ and the British form is /ˈkʌntrimən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.