How to pronounce wildman
Say it like WYLD-mun. Wildman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
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- WYLD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay 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 wildman
American and British speakers say wildman in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldmən/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLD-mun.
What does wildman mean?
- Alternative form of wild man.
Questions about saying wildman
How do you pronounce wildman?
Say WYLD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldmən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildman?
Wildman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say wildman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldmən/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.