How to pronounce tribesman
Say it like TRYBZ-man. Tribesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYBZ).
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- TRYBZ
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tribesman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tribesman
American and British speakers say tribesman in essentially the same way: /ˈtraɪbzmæn/ in the US and /ˈtraɪbzmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRYBZ-man.
What does tribesman mean?
- A (usually male) member of a tribe.
Where does tribesman come from?
From tribe + -s- + -man.
Questions about saying tribesman
How do you pronounce tribesman?
Say TRYBZ-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈtraɪbzmæn/. In British English it is /ˈtraɪbzmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tribesman?
Tribesman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRYBZ). Broken into parts: TRYBZ · man.
Do Americans and Brits say tribesman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtraɪbzmæn/ and the British form is /ˈtraɪbzmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.