How to pronounce businesswoman

businesswoman

/ˈbɪznɪswʊmən/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/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.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/w/as in water	Round the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ʊ/as in book	A short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

Mary is an outstanding businesswoman.

How do you pronounce businesswoman?

Businesswoman is pronounced /ˈbɪznɪswʊmən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in businesswoman?

Businesswoman has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in businesswoman?

The first syllable: /ˈbɪznɪswʊmən/.