How to pronounce pikeman
Say it like PYKE-mun. Pikeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE).
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- PYKE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pikeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pikeman
American and British speakers say pikeman in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪkmən/ in the US and /ˈpaɪkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYKE-mun.
What does pikeman mean?
- A soldier armed with a pike.
- A person who operates a turnpike.
- A miner who works with a pick.
Where does pikeman come from?
From pike + -man. Compare the Middle English surname Pykeman.
Questions about saying pikeman
How do you pronounce pikeman?
Say PYKE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkmən/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pikeman?
Pikeman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE). Broken into parts: PYKE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say pikeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪkmən/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.