How to pronounce plowman
Say it like PLOW-mun. Plowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW).
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- PLOW
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plowman 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 plowman
American and British speakers say plowman in essentially the same way: /ˈplaʊmən/ in the US and /ˈplaʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLOW-mun.
What does plowman mean?
- A man who plows land with a plow.“A cereal breeder's farmhands must be good plowmen.”
Where does plowman come from?
From Middle English plowman, ploghmon, plouȝman, equivalent to plow + man.
Questions about saying plowman
How do you pronounce plowman?
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 plowman?
Plowman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLOW). Broken into parts: PLOW · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say plowman 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.