How to pronounce liegeman
Say it like LEEJ-mun. Liegeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEJ).
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- LEEJ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liegeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEEJSay this part loudest and longest. 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 liegeman
American and British speakers say liegeman in essentially the same way: /ˈlidʒmən/ in the US and /ˈliːdʒmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEEJ-mun.
What does liegeman mean?
- A male vassal (subject of a sovereign or lord).
Where does liegeman come from?
From Middle English lege man; equivalent to liege + -man.
Questions about saying liegeman
How do you pronounce liegeman?
Say LEEJ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidʒmən/. In British English it is /ˈliːdʒmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liegeman?
Liegeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEEJ). Broken into parts: LEEJ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say liegeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlidʒmən/ and the British form is /ˈliːdʒmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.