How to pronounce outdoorsman
Say it like owt-DORZ-mun. Outdoorsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORZ).
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- owt
- DORZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outdoorsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- DORZSay 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 outdoorsman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: owt-DAWZ-mun.
What does outdoorsman mean?
- A man who spends time in outdoor pursuits or sports.
Where does outdoorsman come from?
From outdoors + -man.
Questions about saying outdoorsman
How do you pronounce outdoorsman?
Say owt-DORZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˌaʊtˈdɔrzmən/. In British English it is /ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outdoorsman?
Outdoorsman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORZ). Broken into parts: owt · DORZ · mun.
Is outdoorsman 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 /ˌaʊtˈdɔːzmən/ (owt-DAWZ-mun).