How to pronounce yeoman
Say it like YOH-mun. Yeoman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeoman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yeoman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-mun.
What does yeoman mean?
- An official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a yeoman of the guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warder).
- A dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service.
- A subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant.
Words that rhyme with yeoman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yeoman.
Questions about saying yeoman
How do you pronounce yeoman?
Say YOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeoman?
Yeoman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · mun.
Is yeoman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈjəʊmən/ (YOH-mun).