How to pronounce marksman
Say it like MARK-smun. Marksman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK).
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- MARK
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marksman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marksman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHK-smun.
What does marksman mean?
- A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
- Goalscorer.
Where does marksman come from?
From mark + -s- + man.
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Questions about saying marksman
How do you pronounce marksman?
Say MARK-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrksmən/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːksmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marksman?
Marksman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARK). Broken into parts: MARK · smun.
Is marksman 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 /ˈmɑːksmən/ (MAHK-smun).