How to pronounce rockman
Say it like RAHK-mun. Rockman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAHK).
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- RAHK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rockman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rockman
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ROK-mun.
What does rockman mean?
- A quarry worker who handles the blocks of slate.
Where does rockman come from?
From rock + -man.
Words that rhyme with rockman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rockman.
Questions about saying rockman
How do you pronounce rockman?
Say RAHK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɑkmən/. In British English it is /ˈrɒkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rockman?
Rockman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAHK). Broken into parts: RAHK · mun.
Is rockman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈrɒkmən/ (ROK-mun).