How to pronounce quarterman
Say it like KWOR-ter-mun. Quarterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR).
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- KWOR
- ter
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quarterman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quarterman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KWAW-tuh-mun.
What does quarterman mean?
- A foreman in a shipyard
Where does quarterman come from?
From quarter + man.
Questions about saying quarterman
How do you pronounce quarterman?
Say KWOR-ter-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɔrtɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈkwɔːtəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quarterman?
Quarterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWOR). Broken into parts: KWOR · ter · mun.
Is quarterman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwɔːtəmən/ (KWAW-tuh-mun).