How to pronounce weightman
Say it like WYTE-mun. Weightman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weightman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of weightman
American and British speakers say weightman in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪtmən/ in the US and /ˈwaɪtmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYTE-mun.
What does weightman mean?
- An athlete who competes in any of the field events that involve throwing a weight for distance (such as discus throw, hammer throw, and shot put).
Where does weightman come from?
From weight + -man.
Questions about saying weightman
How do you pronounce weightman?
Say WYTE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtmən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weightman?
Weightman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say weightman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪtmən/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪtmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.