How to pronounce businessman

businessman

/ˈbɪznəsmæn/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈbɪznɪsmæn/.

/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/z/as in zoo	A voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

A good businessman knows how to make money.

How do you pronounce businessman?

Businessman is pronounced /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈbɪznɪsmæn/, is also used.

How many syllables are in businessman?

Businessman has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in businessman?

The first syllable: /ˈbɪznəsmæn/.