How to pronounce lightman
Say it like LYTE-muhn. Lightman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- muhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lightman
American and British speakers say lightman in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-muhn.
What does lightman mean?
- A man who carries or takes care of a light.
Where does lightman come from?
From light (noun) + -man.
Questions about saying lightman
How do you pronounce lightman?
Say LYTE-muhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightman?
Lightman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · muhn.
Do Americans and Brits say lightman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtˌmʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.