How to pronounce cragsman
Say it like KRAGZ-mun. Cragsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAGZ).
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- KRAGZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cragsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAGZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cragsman
American and British speakers say cragsman in essentially the same way: /ˈkræɡzmən/ in the US and /ˈkræɡzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAGZ-mun.
What does cragsman mean?
- A (skillful) male climber of crags.
Where does cragsman come from?
From crag (“rocky outcrop; rugged steep rock or cliff”) + -s- (genitival interfix equivalent to -’s) + -man.
Questions about saying cragsman
How do you pronounce cragsman?
Say KRAGZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræɡzmən/. In British English it is /ˈkræɡzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cragsman?
Cragsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAGZ). Broken into parts: KRAGZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say cragsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkræɡzmən/ and the British form is /ˈkræɡzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.