How to pronounce dustman
Say it like DUHST-mun. Dustman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST).
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- DUHST
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dustman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dustman
American and British speakers say dustman in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌstmən/ in the US and /ˈdʌstmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHST-mun.
What does dustman mean?
- A person employed to collect refuse from people's homes and take it to be processed.
Where does dustman come from?
From dust + -man, as household refuse previously consisted largely of ashes (dust) from domestic fires.
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Questions about saying dustman
How do you pronounce dustman?
Say DUHST-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌstmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʌstmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dustman?
Dustman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHST). Broken into parts: DUHST · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say dustman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌstmən/ and the British form is /ˈdʌstmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.