How to pronounce fisherman
Say it like FISH-er-man. Fisherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- er
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fisherman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fisherman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FISH-uh-mun.
What does fisherman mean?
- Any person who attempts to catch fish.“The fisherman casts her line.”
- A person whose profession is catching fish.“He is a fisherman, out on a trawler for days at a time.”
- A vessel (boat or ship) used for fishing.
Where does fisherman come from?
From fisher + -man.
Questions about saying fisherman
How do you pronounce fisherman?
Say FISH-er-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fisherman?
Fisherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · er · man.
Is fisherman 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 /ˈfɪʃəmən/ (FISH-uh-mun).