How to pronounce wombman
Say it like WOOM-muhn. Wombman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOM).
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- WOOM
- muhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wombman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wombman
American and British speakers say wombman in essentially the same way: /ˈwumˌmən/ in the US and /ˈwuːmˌmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOOM-muhn.
What does wombman mean?
- A woman.
Where does wombman come from?
From womb (“uterus”) + man, modeled after woman.
Questions about saying wombman
How do you pronounce wombman?
Say WOOM-muhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwumˌmən/. In British English it is /ˈwuːmˌmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wombman?
Wombman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOM). Broken into parts: WOOM · muhn.
Do Americans and Brits say wombman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwumˌmən/ and the British form is /ˈwuːmˌmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.