How to pronounce tillerman
Say it like TIL-er-mun. Tillerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL).
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- TIL
- er
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tillerman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 tillerman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIL-uh-mun.
What does tillerman mean?
- A person who steers the rear wheels of a fire truck (a tiller truck) or controls its ladder
Where does tillerman come from?
From tiller + -man.
Questions about saying tillerman
How do you pronounce tillerman?
Say TIL-er-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪlɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈtɪləmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tillerman?
Tillerman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIL). Broken into parts: TIL · er · mun.
Is tillerman 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 /ˈtɪləmən/ (TIL-uh-mun).