How to pronounce marshman
Say it like MARSH-mun. Marshman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARSH).
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- MARSH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marshman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of marshman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHSH-mun.
What does marshman mean?
- An inhabitant of a marshy area or piece of marshland.
Where does marshman come from?
From marsh + man.
Questions about saying marshman
How do you pronounce marshman?
Say MARSH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrʃmən/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marshman?
Marshman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MARSH). Broken into parts: MARSH · mun.
Is marshman 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 /ˈmɑːʃmən/ (MAHSH-mun).