How to pronounce yardman
Say it like YARD-mun. Yardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yardman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-mun.
What does yardman mean?
- A worker in a railyard.
- A laborer hired to do outdoor work.
Where does yardman come from?
From yard + -man.
Questions about saying yardman
How do you pronounce yardman?
Say YARD-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdmən/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardman?
Yardman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · mun.
Is yardman 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 /ˈjɑːdmən/ (YAHD-mun).