How to pronounce pitman
Say it like PIT-mun. Pitman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PITSay 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 pitman
American and British speakers say pitman in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪtmən/ in the US and /ˈpɪtmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIT-mun.
What does pitman mean?
- One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
- A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.
Where does pitman come from?
From pit + -man.
Questions about saying pitman
How do you pronounce pitman?
Say PIT-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtmən/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitman?
Pitman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say pitman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪtmən/ and the British form is /ˈpɪtmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.