How to pronounce watchman
Say it like WAHCH-mun. Watchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH).
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US American/ˈwɑtʃmən/WAHCH-mun
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- WAHCH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watchman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does watchman mean?
noun
- A man set to watch: a man who keeps guard, especially one who guards a building, or the streets of a city, by night; (loosely) any such person of any sex or gender.
Where does watchman come from?
From Middle English waccheman.
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Questions about saying watchman
How do you pronounce watchman?
Say WAHCH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɑtʃmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watchman?
Watchman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAHCH). Broken into parts: WAHCH · mun.