How to pronounce spearman
Say it like SPEER-mun. Spearman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER).
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- SPEER
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spearman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEERSay 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 spearman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPEER-mun.
What does spearman mean?
- One who uses a spear; a soldier or warrior who fights with a spear; a person who hunts with a spear.
Where does spearman come from?
From spear + -man.
Questions about saying spearman
How do you pronounce spearman?
Say SPEER-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrmən/. In British English it is /ˈspɪəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spearman?
Spearman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEER). Broken into parts: SPEER · mun.
Is spearman 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 /ˈspɪəmən/ (SPEER-mun).