How to pronounce salesman
Say it like SAYLZ-mun. Salesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ).
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- SAYLZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salesman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of salesman
American and British speakers say salesman in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlzmən/ in the US and /ˈseɪlzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYLZ-mun.
What does salesman mean?
- a man salesperson
Where does salesman come from?
From sales + -man.
Questions about saying salesman
How do you pronounce salesman?
Say SAYLZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlzmən/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salesman?
Salesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ). Broken into parts: SAYLZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say salesman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlzmən/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.