How to pronounce cowman
Say it like KOW-mun. Cowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cowman
American and British speakers say cowman in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊmən/ in the US and /ˈkaʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-mun.
What does cowman mean?
- A man involved in a free-range cattle business, in either ownership or hired hand roles.
- A man involved in a dairy cattle or feedlot cattle business.
Where does cowman come from?
From cow + -man.
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Words that rhyme with cowman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cowman.
Questions about saying cowman
How do you pronounce cowman?
Say KOW-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowman?
Cowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say cowman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.