How to pronounce peterman
Say it like PEE-ter-mun. Peterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- ter
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peterman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of peterman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PEE-tuh-mun.
What does peterman mean?
- A safecracker.
- A fisherman.
- A fishing boat with identical bow and stern.
Where does peterman come from?
From peter (“a safe, cash box”) + man (the former being 17th-century slang, still in use).
Questions about saying peterman
How do you pronounce peterman?
Say PEE-ter-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpitɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈpiːtəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peterman?
Peterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · ter · mun.
Is peterman 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 /ˈpiːtəmən/ (PEE-tuh-mun).