How to pronounce everyman
Say it like EV-ree-mun. Everyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV).
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- EV
- ree
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Everyman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of everyman
American and British speakers say everyman in essentially the same way: /ˈɛvrimən/ in the US and /ˈɛvrimən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EV-ree-mun.
What does everyman mean?
- In fiction, drama, or allegory, the archetypical ordinary individual, frequently the protagonist in a parable of some sort.“In the novels of John Updike, sometimes Rabbit is his own man, and sometimes he is everyman.”
Where does everyman come from?
Perhaps from the Flemish play Elckerlijc (c.
Questions about saying everyman
How do you pronounce everyman?
Say EV-ree-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛvrimən/. In British English it is /ˈɛvrimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in everyman?
Everyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EV). Broken into parts: EV · ree · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say everyman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛvrimən/ and the British form is /ˈɛvrimən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.