How to pronounce wireman
Say it like WIRE-mun. Wireman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwaɪrmən/WIRE-mun
UK British/ˈwaɪmən/WY-mun
- WIRE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wireman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIRESay 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 wireman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-mun.
What does wireman mean?
noun
- Someone who works with wire; primarily someone who connects electric wiring.
- A person who sets up electronic surveillance.
Where does wireman come from?
From wire + -man.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- wirer
Words that rhyme with wireman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wireman.
Questions about saying wireman
How do you pronounce wireman?
Say WIRE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪrmən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wireman?
Wireman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIRE). Broken into parts: WIRE · mun.
Is wireman 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 /ˈwaɪmən/ (WY-mun).