How to pronounce radioman
Say it like RAY-dee-oh-man. Radioman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- dee
- oh
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radioman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of radioman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RAY-dee-oh-man.
What does radioman mean?
- A person who operates a radio transceiver, especially when a title or position in a crew.
Where does radioman come from?
From radio + -man.
Questions about saying radioman
How do you pronounce radioman?
Say RAY-dee-oh-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪdioʊˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈreɪdiəʊˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radioman?
Radioman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · dee · oh · man.
Is radioman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈreɪdiəʊˌmæn/ (RAY-dee-oh-man).