How to pronounce missileman
Say it like MIS-ul-man. Missileman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS).
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- MIS
- ul
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Missileman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of missileman
American and British speakers say missileman in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪsəlˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈmɪsaɪlˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIS-eyel-man.
What does missileman mean?
- A member of the military responsible for missile launches.
Where does missileman come from?
From missile + -man.
Questions about saying missileman
How do you pronounce missileman?
Say MIS-ul-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪsəlˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪsaɪlˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in missileman?
Missileman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIS). Broken into parts: MIS · ul · man.
Do Americans and Brits say missileman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪsəlˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈmɪsaɪlˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.