How to pronounce fishermen
Say it like FISH-er-min. Fishermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- er
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fishermen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fishermen
- 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 fishermen mean?
- plural of fisherman How to pronounce fisherman
Questions about saying fishermen
How do you pronounce fishermen?
Say FISH-er-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fishermen?
Fishermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · er · min.
Is fishermen 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).