How to pronounce weatherman
Say it like WETH-er-man. Weatherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- er
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weatherman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of weatherman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh-man.
What does weatherman mean?
- A person, especially a male one, who reports the weather conditions or forecasts.
Where does weatherman come from?
From weather + -man.
Questions about saying weatherman
How do you pronounce weatherman?
Say WETH-er-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðɚˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðəˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weatherman?
Weatherman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er · man.
Is weatherman 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 /ˈwɛðəˌmæn/ (WETH-uh-man).