How to pronounce tradesmen
Say it like TRAYDZ-mun. Tradesmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYDZ).
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- TRAYDZ
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tradesmen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tradesmen
American and British speakers say tradesmen in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪdzmən/ in the US and /ˈtreɪdzmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAYDZ-mun.
What does tradesmen mean?
- plural of tradesman
Questions about saying tradesmen
How do you pronounce tradesmen?
Say TRAYDZ-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪdzmən/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪdzmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tradesmen?
Tradesmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAYDZ). Broken into parts: TRAYDZ · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say tradesmen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪdzmən/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪdzmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.