How to pronounce skillman
Say it like SKIL-mun. Skillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL).
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- SKIL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skillman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKILSay 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 skillman
American and British speakers say skillman in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪlmən/ in the US and /ˈskɪlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIL-mun.
What does skillman mean?
- A gray-collar worker; someone who does skilled technical work.
Where does skillman come from?
From skill + man.
Questions about saying skillman
How do you pronounce skillman?
Say SKIL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪlmən/. In British English it is /ˈskɪlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skillman?
Skillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL). Broken into parts: SKIL · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say skillman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪlmən/ and the British form is /ˈskɪlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.