How to pronounce highman
Say it like HY-mun. Highman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of highman
American and British speakers say highman in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪmən/ in the US and /ˈhaɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HY-mun.
What does highman mean?
- A man of rank, especially a high rank; a superior.
Where does highman come from?
From Middle English heimon, equivalent to high + man.
Words that rhyme with highman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of highman.
Questions about saying highman
How do you pronounce highman?
Say HY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highman?
Highman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say highman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.