How to pronounce yeomanry
Say it like YOH-mun-ree. Yeomanry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- mun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeomanry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yeomanry
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-mun-ree.
What does yeomanry mean?
- A British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense and later incorporated into the Territorial Army.
Where does yeomanry come from?
From Middle English ȝemanry, yemandry, yema[n]ri, yemanrye, yomandrye, yomanry; equivalent to yeoman + -ry.
Questions about saying yeomanry
How do you pronounce yeomanry?
Say YOH-mun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊmənri/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊmənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeomanry?
Yeomanry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · mun · ree.
Is yeomanry 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 /ˈjəʊmənri/ (YOH-mun-ree).