How to pronounce pigman
Say it like PIG-mun. Pigman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG).
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- PIG
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pigman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pigman
American and British speakers say pigman in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪɡmən/ in the US and /ˈpɪɡmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIG-mun.
What does pigman mean?
- A farm worker who looks after pigs.
Where does pigman come from?
From pig + -man.
Questions about saying pigman
How do you pronounce pigman?
Say PIG-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪɡmən/. In British English it is /ˈpɪɡmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pigman?
Pigman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIG). Broken into parts: PIG · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say pigman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪɡmən/ and the British form is /ˈpɪɡmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.