How to pronounce watermen
Say it like WAW-ter-mun. Watermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Watermen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep 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 watermen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-mun.
What does watermen mean?
- plural of waterman How to pronounce waterman
Words that rhyme with watermen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of watermen.
Words that sound like watermen
Questions about saying watermen
How do you pronounce watermen?
Say WAW-ter-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚmən/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in watermen?
Watermen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · mun.
Is watermen 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 /ˈwɔːtəmən/ (WAW-tuh-mun).
What words sound the same as watermen?
Watermen sounds the same as waterman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.