How to pronounce pressman
Say it like PRES-mun. Pressman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES).
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- PRES
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pressman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pressman
American and British speakers say pressman in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛsmən/ in the US and /ˈprɛsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRES-mun.
What does pressman mean?
- Someone who operates a printing press.
- A journalist or newspaper reporter.
- One who pressgangs people into naval service.
Where does pressman come from?
From press + man.
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Questions about saying pressman
How do you pronounce pressman?
Say PRES-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛsmən/. In British English it is /ˈprɛsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pressman?
Pressman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRES). Broken into parts: PRES · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say pressman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛsmən/ and the British form is /ˈprɛsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.