How to pronounce journeyman
Say it like JUR-nee-mun. Journeyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- nee
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Journeyman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of journeyman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-nee-mun.
What does journeyman mean?
- A tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship or equivalent educational path in a trade.“Everyone must follow safety guidelines whether you're an apprentice, journeyman, or even master electrician.”
- A player who plays on many different teams during the course of his career.“The Los Angeles Lakers added journeyman forward Bob McAdoo to their roster in hopes that he could help them win a title.”
Where does journeyman come from?
From Middle English jorneman; from journe (from Old French jornee (“a day's work, a journey”)) and mon; equivalent to journey + -man.
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Questions about saying journeyman
How do you pronounce journeyman?
Say JUR-nee-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝnimən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːnimən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in journeyman?
Journeyman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · nee · mun.
Is journeyman 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 /ˈdʒɜːnimən/ (JUR-nee-mun).