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How to pronounce saleswoman

saleswoman
/ˈseɪlzwʊmən/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Saleswoman, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/z/as in zooA voiced “z”. Do not turn it into “s” at the end of a word.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ʊ/as in bookA short, relaxed “oo”; hardly round the lips.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce saleswoman?

Saleswoman is pronounced /ˈseɪlzwʊmən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in saleswoman?

Saleswoman has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in saleswoman?

The first syllable: /ˈseɪlzwʊmən/.

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