How to pronounce schoolmarm
Say it like SKOOL-marm. Schoolmarm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- marm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolmarm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- marmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolmarm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKOOL-mahm.
What does schoolmarm mean?
- A female teacher, especially one seen to be old-fashioned and extremely severe and strict.
- Someone who acts like a schoolmarm, especially in being stern and prissy.
- A tree with two or more trunks; a forked tree.
- To discipline in the manner of a schoolmarm; to harshly reprimand or chide.
Where does schoolmarm come from?
From school + marm (“madam”).
Questions about saying schoolmarm
How do you pronounce schoolmarm?
Say SKOOL-marm. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌmɑrm/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌmɑːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolmarm?
Schoolmarm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · marm.
Is schoolmarm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈskuːlˌmɑːm/ (SKOOL-mahm).