How to pronounce countrymen
Say it like KUHN-tree-min. Countrymen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- tree
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countrymen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countrymen
American and British speakers say countrymen in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌntrimɪn/ in the US and /ˈkʌntrimɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN-tree-min.
What does countrymen mean?
- plural of countryman How to pronounce countryman
Questions about saying countrymen
How do you pronounce countrymen?
Say KUHN-tree-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntrimɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkʌntrimɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countrymen?
Countrymen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · tree · min.
Do Americans and Brits say countrymen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌntrimɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkʌntrimɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.