How to pronounce crewman
Say it like KROO-mun. Crewman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crewman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crewman
American and British speakers say crewman in essentially the same way: /ˈkrumən/ in the US and /ˈkruːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-mun.
What does crewman mean?
- A member of a crew, especially the crew of a ship.
- Synonym of armored crewman.
Where does crewman come from?
From crew + -man.
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Words that rhyme with crewman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crewman.
Questions about saying crewman
How do you pronounce crewman?
Say KROO-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrumən/. In British English it is /ˈkruːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crewman?
Crewman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say crewman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrumən/ and the British form is /ˈkruːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.