How to pronounce wingman
Say it like WING-mun. Wingman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wingman. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WING
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wingman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wingman
American and British speakers say wingman in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪŋmən/ in the US and /ˈwɪŋmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WING-mun.
What does wingman mean?
- A pilot partner of another; a pilot who flies in the same wing or squadron.
- A friend or associate who accompanies one to offer (or receive) support, especially in flirting with love interests.
- A player positioned on the wing.
- To act as a wingman for (someone); to accompany in order to provide support.
Where does wingman come from?
From wing + -man.
Questions about saying wingman
How do you pronounce wingman?
Say WING-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪŋmən/. In British English it is /ˈwɪŋmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wingman?
Wingman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WING). Broken into parts: WING · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say wingman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪŋmən/ and the British form is /ˈwɪŋmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.