How to pronounce dutchman
Say it like DUHCH-mun. Dutchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHCH).
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- DUHCH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dutchman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHCHSay 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 dutchman
American and British speakers say dutchman in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌtʃmən/ in the US and /ˈdʌtʃmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHCH-mun.
What does dutchman mean?
- A piece of wood or stone used to repair a larger piece, shaped such that it fills as exactly as possible a void or cavity that is to be repaired.
- A flaw or void repaired with such a piece.
- A cloth strip attached to a flat to conceal a joint.
Where does dutchman come from?
From Dutchman. Attested mainly in the US from the late 19th century.
Questions about saying dutchman
How do you pronounce dutchman?
Say DUHCH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌtʃmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʌtʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dutchman?
Dutchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHCH). Broken into parts: DUHCH · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say dutchman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌtʃmən/ and the British form is /ˈdʌtʃmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.