How to pronounce needleman
Say it like NEE-dul-mun. Needleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- dul
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Needleman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of needleman
American and British speakers say needleman in essentially the same way: /ˈnidəlmən/ in the US and /ˈniːdəlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-dul-mun.
What does needleman mean?
- A man who works with a needle; a male embroiderer, sewer, etc.
Where does needleman come from?
From needle + man.
Questions about saying needleman
How do you pronounce needleman?
Say NEE-dul-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnidəlmən/. In British English it is /ˈniːdəlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in needleman?
Needleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · dul · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say needleman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnidəlmən/ and the British form is /ˈniːdəlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.