How to pronounce elderman
Say it like EL-der-mun. Elderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- der
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elderman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elderman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-duh-mun.
What does elderman mean?
- A male elder (leader of tribe or community).
Questions about saying elderman
How do you pronounce elderman?
Say EL-der-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈɛldəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elderman?
Elderman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · der · mun.
Is elderman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛldəmən/ (EL-duh-mun).