How to pronounce ferryman
Say it like FER-ee-mun. Ferryman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER).
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- FER
- ee
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ferryman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep 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 ferryman
American and British speakers say ferryman in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛrimən/ in the US and /ˈfɛrimən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FER-ee-mun.
What does ferryman mean?
- A man who operates a ferry.
- Charon.
Where does ferryman come from?
From ferry + -man.
Questions about saying ferryman
How do you pronounce ferryman?
Say FER-ee-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrimən/. In British English it is /ˈfɛrimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ferryman?
Ferryman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FER). Broken into parts: FER · ee · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say ferryman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛrimən/ and the British form is /ˈfɛrimən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.