How to pronounce Klansman
Say it like KLANZ-mun. Klansman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANZ).
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- KLANZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klansman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLANZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Klansman
American and British speakers say Klansman in essentially the same way: /ˈklænzmən/ in the US and /ˈklænzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLANZ-mun.
What does Klansman mean?
- A man who is a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Questions about saying Klansman
How do you pronounce Klansman?
Say KLANZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈklænzmən/. In British English it is /ˈklænzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Klansman?
Klansman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLANZ). Broken into parts: KLANZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say Klansman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklænzmən/ and the British form is /ˈklænzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.