How to pronounce iceman
Say it like EYE-sman. Iceman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- sman
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iceman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- smanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of iceman
American and British speakers say iceman in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsmæn/ in the US and /ˈaɪsmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-sman.
What does iceman mean?
- A man who is skilled in traveling upon ice, as among glaciers.
- A human figure carved out of ice.
- An ancient human male mummified in ice.
Where does iceman come from?
From ice + -man.
Questions about saying iceman
How do you pronounce iceman?
Say EYE-sman. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsmæn/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iceman?
Iceman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · sman.
Do Americans and Brits say iceman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsmæn/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.