How to pronounce merchantmen
Say it like MUR-chunt-min. Merchantmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- chunt
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Merchantmen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of merchantmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-chunt-min.
What does merchantmen mean?
- plural of merchantman
Questions about saying merchantmen
How do you pronounce merchantmen?
Say MUR-chunt-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝtʃəntmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːtʃəntmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in merchantmen?
Merchantmen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · chunt · min.
Is merchantmen 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 /ˈmɜːtʃəntmɪn/ (MUR-chunt-min).