How to pronounce showman
Say it like SHOH-mun. Showman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH).
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- SHOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Showman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of showman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOH-mun.
What does showman mean?
- A person (usually a man) involved in putting on shows (of various types); especially, one who plays a central role in doing so.“a consummate showman”
- One who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus or variety show.
- One skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation, performance, or publicity.
Where does showman come from?
From show + -man.
Words that rhyme with showman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of showman.
Questions about saying showman
How do you pronounce showman?
Say SHOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃoʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in showman?
Showman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOH). Broken into parts: SHOH · mun.
Is showman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈʃəʊmən/ (SHOH-mun).