How to pronounce tankman
Say it like TANK-man. Tankman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tankman. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TANK
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tankman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tankman
American and British speakers say tankman in essentially the same way: /ˈtænkˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈtænkmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TANK-mun.
What does tankman mean?
- The (male) operator of a military tank.
Where does tankman come from?
From tank + -man (suffix denoting someone (possibly implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area).
Questions about saying tankman
How do you pronounce tankman?
Say TANK-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænkˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈtænkmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tankman?
Tankman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TANK). Broken into parts: TANK · man.
Do Americans and Brits say tankman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænkˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈtænkmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.