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