How to pronounce frogman
Say it like FRAHG-man. Frogman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAHG).
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- FRAHG
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frogman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of frogman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROG-man.
What does frogman mean?
- A Open Water Certified Diver, especially one in a diving suit (as opposed to one not in scuba gear).
- A military diver, e.g. a US Navy SEAL.
- A member of a naval special operations unit.
Where does frogman come from?
From frog + man, due to the fact that frogs are amphibious.
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Questions about saying frogman
How do you pronounce frogman?
Say FRAHG-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɑɡˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈfrɒɡˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frogman?
Frogman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAHG). Broken into parts: FRAHG · man.
Is frogman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfrɒɡˌmæn/ (FROG-man).