How to pronounce madman
Say it like MAD-man. Madman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of madman
American and British speakers say madman in essentially the same way: /ˈmædˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈmædmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-mun.
What does madman mean?
- A man who is insane or mentally disturbed.
- A person who makes risky and questionable decisions.
- A daredevil.
Where does madman come from?
Inherited from Middle English mad-man.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying madman
How do you pronounce madman?
Say MAD-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈmædmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madman?
Madman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · man.
Do Americans and Brits say madman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈmædmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.