How to pronounce penman
Say it like PEN-mun. Penman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of penman
American and British speakers say penman in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛnmən/ in the US and /ˈpɛnmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-mun.
What does penman mean?
- A scribe, or a person who copies texts.
- A person with writing skills; a journalist or other author.
- A forger.
Where does penman come from?
From pen + -man.
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Questions about saying penman
How do you pronounce penman?
Say PEN-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnmən/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penman?
Penman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say penman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛnmən/ and the British form is /ˈpɛnmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.