How to pronounce helmsman
Say it like HELMZ-man. Helmsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELMZ).
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- HELMZ
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Helmsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HELMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of helmsman
American and British speakers say helmsman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HELMZ-man.
What does helmsman mean?
- A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
- A leader.
Where does helmsman come from?
From helm + -s- + man.
Questions about saying helmsman
How do you pronounce helmsman?
Say HELMZ-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in helmsman?
Helmsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HELMZ). Broken into parts: HELMZ · man.
Do Americans and Brits say helmsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈhɛlmzˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.