How to pronounce hetman
Say it like HET-mun. Hetman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET).
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- HET
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hetman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hetman
American and British speakers say hetman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛtmən/ in the US and /ˈhɛtmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HET-mun.
What does hetman mean?
- A Cossack headman or general.
- Title used by the second-highest military commander in Poland and Lithuania (15th to 18th century).
Where does hetman come from?
From Polish hetman, probably from Middle High German houbetman, heuptman (“commander”), from Old High German houbitman, from Proto-West Germanic *haubidamann.
Questions about saying hetman
How do you pronounce hetman?
Say HET-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛtmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɛtmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hetman?
Hetman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HET). Broken into parts: HET · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say hetman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛtmən/ and the British form is /ˈhɛtmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.