How to pronounce salesmen
Say it like SAYLZ-min. Salesmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ).
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- SAYLZ
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Salesmen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of salesmen
American and British speakers say salesmen in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlzmɪn/ in the US and /ˈseɪlzmɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYLZ-min.
What does salesmen mean?
- plural of salesman How to pronounce salesman
Questions about saying salesmen
How do you pronounce salesmen?
Say SAYLZ-min. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlzmɪn/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlzmɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in salesmen?
Salesmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ). Broken into parts: SAYLZ · min.
Do Americans and Brits say salesmen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlzmɪn/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlzmɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.