How to pronounce ploughman
Say it like PLOW-mun. Ploughman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ploughman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ploughman
American and British speakers say ploughman in essentially the same way: /ˈplaʊmən/ in the US and /ˈplaʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOW-mun.
What does ploughman mean?
- Alternative spelling of plowman.
Where does ploughman come from?
From Middle English plowman, ploghmon, plouȝman, equivalent to plow + man.
Words that rhyme with ploughman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ploughman.
Questions about saying ploughman
How do you pronounce ploughman?
Say PLOW-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈplaʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ploughman?
Ploughman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say ploughman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈplaʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.