How to pronounce signalman
Say it like SIG-nul-mun. Signalman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG).
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- SIG
- nul
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Signalman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of signalman
American and British speakers say signalman in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/ in the US and /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIG-nul-mun.
What does signalman mean?
- Somebody employed to operate the signals and points of a railway.
- A member of the armed forces responsible for signaling.
- Somebody employed to direct rigging or crane operations by providing a different point of view.
Where does signalman come from?
From signal + -man.
Questions about saying signalman
How do you pronounce signalman?
Say SIG-nul-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in signalman?
Signalman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIG). Broken into parts: SIG · nul · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say signalman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪɡnəlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.