How to pronounce flagman
Say it like FLAG-man. Flagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce flagman. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLAG
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flagman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of flagman
American and British speakers say flagman in essentially the same way: /ˈflæɡˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈflæɡˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAG-man.
What does flagman mean?
- A man who carries a flag, especially one used for signaling.
- A man who raises a flag.
Where does flagman come from?
From flag + -man.
Questions about saying flagman
How do you pronounce flagman?
Say FLAG-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæɡˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈflæɡˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flagman?
Flagman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAG). Broken into parts: FLAG · man.
Do Americans and Brits say flagman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæɡˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈflæɡˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.