How to pronounce lengthsman
Say it like LENGTH-smuhn. Lengthsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENGTH).
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- LENGTH
- smuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lengthsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENGTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- smuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lengthsman
American and British speakers say lengthsman in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛŋθˌsmən/ in the US and /ˈlɛŋθsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LENGTH-smun.
What does lengthsman mean?
- Alternative form of lengthman.
Where does lengthsman come from?
From length + -s- + -man (suffix denoting a man or person who is an expert in an area or who takes part in an activity).
Questions about saying lengthsman
How do you pronounce lengthsman?
Say LENGTH-smuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛŋθˌsmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɛŋθsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lengthsman?
Lengthsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LENGTH). Broken into parts: LENGTH · smuhn.
Do Americans and Brits say lengthsman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛŋθˌsmən/ and the British form is /ˈlɛŋθsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.