How to pronounce huntsman
Say it like HUHNTS-mun. Huntsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNTS).
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- HUHNTS
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huntsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of huntsman
American and British speakers say huntsman in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌntsmən/ in the US and /ˈhʌntsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNTS-mun.
What does huntsman mean?
- A hunter.
- A fox hunter.
- One who manages the hounds during a hunt.
Where does huntsman come from?
From hunt + -s- + -man.
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Questions about saying huntsman
How do you pronounce huntsman?
Say HUHNTS-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌntsmən/. In British English it is /ˈhʌntsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huntsman?
Huntsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNTS). Broken into parts: HUHNTS · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say huntsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌntsmən/ and the British form is /ˈhʌntsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.