How to pronounce youngman
Say it like YUHNG-man. Youngman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG).
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- YUHNG
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youngman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of youngman
American and British speakers say youngman in essentially the same way: /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: YUHNG-man.
What does youngman mean?
- A younger lover or sexual partner.
Where does youngman come from?
From young + man. Possible doublet of yeoman.
Questions about saying youngman
How do you pronounce youngman?
Say YUHNG-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youngman?
Youngman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUHNG). Broken into parts: YUHNG · man.
Do Americans and Brits say youngman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈjʌŋˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.