How to pronounce sickman
Say it like SIK-mun. Sickman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK).
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- SIK
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sickman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sickman
American and British speakers say sickman in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪkmən/ in the US and /ˈsɪkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIK-mun.
What does sickman mean?
- A person who is unwell or incapacitated.
Where does sickman come from?
From the English phrase sick man, adopted into sepoy patois.
Questions about saying sickman
How do you pronounce sickman?
Say SIK-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪkmən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sickman?
Sickman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIK). Broken into parts: SIK · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say sickman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪkmən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.