How to pronounce shearman
Say it like SHEER-mun. Shearman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEER).
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- SHEER
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shearman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shearman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHEER-mun.
What does shearman mean?
- One whose occupation is to shear cloth.
- One whose occupation is to shear sheep.
Where does shearman come from?
From Middle English schereman, scherman; equivalent to shear + -man.
Questions about saying shearman
How do you pronounce shearman?
Say SHEER-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃirmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shearman?
Shearman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEER). Broken into parts: SHEER · mun.
Is shearman 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 /ˈʃɪəmən/ (SHEER-mun).