How to pronounce horseman
Say it like HORS-mun. Horseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS).
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- HORS
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horseman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horseman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWS-mun.
What does horseman mean?
- A man who rides a horse.
- A soldier on horseback, especially a cavalryman.
- A man skilled in horsemanship, especially an equestrian.
Where does horseman come from?
From Middle English horsman, equivalent to horse + man.
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Questions about saying horseman
How do you pronounce horseman?
Say HORS-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrsmən/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horseman?
Horseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORS). Broken into parts: HORS · mun.
Is horseman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɔːsmən/ (HAWS-mun).