How to pronounce longshoremen
Say it like LAWNG-shor-min. Longshoremen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG).
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- LAWNG
- shor
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Longshoremen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of longshoremen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LONG-shaw-min.
What does longshoremen mean?
- plural of longshoreman
Questions about saying longshoremen
How do you pronounce longshoremen?
Say LAWNG-shor-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔŋˌʃɔrmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɒŋˌʃɔːmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in longshoremen?
Longshoremen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWNG). Broken into parts: LAWNG · shor · min.
Is longshoremen 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 /ˈlɒŋˌʃɔːmɪn/ (LONG-shaw-min).