How to pronounce lobsterman
Say it like LOB-ster-mun. Lobsterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB).
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- LOB
- ster
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lobsterman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lobsterman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOB-stuh-mun.
What does lobsterman mean?
- A fisherman (male or female) for lobsters.
- A male fisher of lobster, masculine of lobsterwoman.
- A fictional alien or monster that looks like a lobster/human hybrid.
Where does lobsterman come from?
From lobster + -man.
Questions about saying lobsterman
How do you pronounce lobsterman?
Say LOB-ster-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑbstɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒbstəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lobsterman?
Lobsterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOB). Broken into parts: LOB · ster · mun.
Is lobsterman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɒbstəmən/ (LOB-stuh-mun).