How to pronounce spokeswoman
Say it like SPOHK-swuum-un. Spokeswoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOHK).
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- SPOHK
- swuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spokeswoman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- swuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spokeswoman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPOHK-swuum-un.
What does spokeswoman mean?
- A woman who speaks as the voice of a group of people.
Where does spokeswoman come from?
From spoke (“past participle of speak”) + -s- + woman.
Questions about saying spokeswoman
How do you pronounce spokeswoman?
Say SPOHK-swuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈspoʊkˌswʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈspəʊkˌswʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spokeswoman?
Spokeswoman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOHK). Broken into parts: SPOHK · swuum · un.
Is spokeswoman 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 /ˈspəʊkˌswʊmən/ (SPOHK-swuum-un).