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