How to pronounce sugarman
Say it like SHUUG-er-mun. Sugarman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG).
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- SHUUG
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sugarman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUUGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sugarman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUUG-uh-mun.
What does sugarman mean?
- A worker in sugar production.
Where does sugarman come from?
From sugar + -man.
Questions about saying sugarman
How do you pronounce sugarman?
Say SHUUG-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊɡɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊɡəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sugarman?
Sugarman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUG). Broken into parts: SHUUG · er · mun.
Is sugarman 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 /ˈʃʊɡəmən/ (SHUUG-uh-mun).