How to pronounce deckman
Say it like DEK-mun. Deckman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɛkmən/DEK-mun
UK British/ˈdɛkmən/DEK-mun
- DEK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deckman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deckman
American and British speakers say deckman in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkmən/ in the US and /ˈdɛkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-mun.
What does deckman mean?
noun
- A man who works on the deck of a ship.
Where does deckman come from?
From deck + -man.
Questions about saying deckman
How do you pronounce deckman?
Say DEK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkmən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deckman?
Deckman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say deckman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkmən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.