How to pronounce strongman
Say it like STRAWNG-man. Strongman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG).
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- STRAWNG
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strongman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of strongman
American and British speakers say strongman in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɔŋˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈstrɒŋˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRONG-man.
What does strongman mean?
- A man who performs feats of strength, as in competitions or as an attraction in a circus.
- A forceful or brutal person, usually a ruler or tyrant.
Where does strongman come from?
From strong + -man.
Questions about saying strongman
How do you pronounce strongman?
Say STRAWNG-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɔŋˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈstrɒŋˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strongman?
Strongman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG). Broken into parts: STRAWNG · man.
Do Americans and Brits say strongman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɔŋˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈstrɒŋˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.