How to pronounce yardmen
Say it like YARD-men. Yardmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD).
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- YARD
- men
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yardmen 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.
- menKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of yardmen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAHD-men.
What does yardmen mean?
- plural of yardman How to pronounce yardman
Questions about saying yardmen
How do you pronounce yardmen?
Say YARD-men. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrdmɛn/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːdmɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yardmen?
Yardmen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YARD). Broken into parts: YARD · men.
Is yardmen 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 /ˈjɑːdmɛn/ (YAHD-men).