How to pronounce saleswoman
Say it like SAYLZ-wuum-un. Saleswoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ).
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- SAYLZ
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saleswoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saleswoman
American and British speakers say saleswoman in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/ in the US and /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYLZ-wuum-un.
What does saleswoman mean?
- A woman whose occupation it is to sell things.
Where does saleswoman come from?
From sales + -woman.
Questions about saying saleswoman
How do you pronounce saleswoman?
Say SAYLZ-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saleswoman?
Saleswoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYLZ). Broken into parts: SAYLZ · wuum · un.
Do Americans and Brits say saleswoman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/ and the British form is /ˈseɪlzˌwʊmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.