How to pronounce landsman
Say it like LANDZ-mun. Landsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANDZ).
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US American/ˈlændzmən/LANDZ-mun
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- LANDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Landsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANDZSay 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.
What does landsman mean?
noun
- A person who does not go to sea, who lacks the skills of a sailor or who is uncomfortable on ships or boats.
- A person who negotiates leases, contracts and other business deals between producers and landowners.
- A fellow Jew who comes from the same district or town, especially in Eastern Europe.
Where does landsman come from?
From land + -s- + man.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying landsman
How do you pronounce landsman?
Say LANDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlændzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in landsman?
Landsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANDZ). Broken into parts: LANDZ · mun.