How to pronounce groundsman
Say it like GROWNDZ-mun. Groundsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWNDZ).
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- GROWNDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of groundsman
American and British speakers say groundsman in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndzmən/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWNDZ-mun.
What does groundsman mean?
- A male groundskeeper.
Where does groundsman come from?
From grounds + -man.
Questions about saying groundsman
How do you pronounce groundsman?
Say GROWNDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndzmən/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundsman?
Groundsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWNDZ). Broken into parts: GROWNDZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say groundsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndzmən/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.