How to pronounce houseman
Say it like HOW-smun. Houseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houseman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of houseman
American and British speakers say houseman in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊsmən/ in the US and /ˈhaʊsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOW-smun.
What does houseman mean?
- A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
- A medical graduate gaining practical experience in a hospital; a house officer.
Where does houseman come from?
From house + -man.
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Questions about saying houseman
How do you pronounce houseman?
Say HOW-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsmən/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houseman?
Houseman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · smun.
Do Americans and Brits say houseman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊsmən/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.