How to pronounce yeomen
Say it like YOH-mun. Yeomen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeomen 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 yeomen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-mun.
What does yeomen mean?
- plural of yeoman How to pronounce yeoman
Words that rhyme with yeomen
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Words that sound like yeomen
Questions about saying yeomen
How do you pronounce yeomen?
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 yeomen?
Yeomen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · mun.
Is yeomen 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).
What words sound the same as yeomen?
Yeomen sounds the same as yeoman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.