How to pronounce stillman
Say it like STIL-mun. Stillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL).
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- STIL
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stillman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STILSay 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 stillman
American and British speakers say stillman in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪlmən/ in the US and /ˈstɪlmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIL-mun.
What does stillman mean?
- The person who operates a still (device for distilling liquids).
Where does stillman come from?
From still + -man.
Questions about saying stillman
How do you pronounce stillman?
Say STIL-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪlmən/. In British English it is /ˈstɪlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stillman?
Stillman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIL). Broken into parts: STIL · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say stillman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪlmən/ and the British form is /ˈstɪlmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.