How to pronounce oarsman
Say it like ORZ-mun. Oarsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ORZ).
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- ORZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oarsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oarsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWZ-mun.
What does oarsman mean?
- A person who rows a boat, either alone or with others.
Where does oarsman come from?
From oar + -s- + -man.
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Words that rhyme with oarsman
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Questions about saying oarsman
How do you pronounce oarsman?
Say ORZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrzmən/. In British English it is /ˈɔːzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oarsman?
Oarsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ORZ). Broken into parts: ORZ · mun.
Is oarsman 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 /ˈɔːzmən/ (AWZ-mun).