How to pronounce timberman
Say it like TIM-ber-mun. Timberman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- ber
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timberman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep 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 timberman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIM-buh-mun.
What does timberman mean?
- A lumberman.
- A timber dealer.
- A person who installs timbers in a mine.
Where does timberman come from?
From timber + -man.
Questions about saying timberman
How do you pronounce timberman?
Say TIM-ber-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timberman?
Timberman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ber · mun.
Is timberman 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 /ˈtɪmbəmən/ (TIM-buh-mun).