Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

newman

/ˈnumən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.83 in modern English

Syllables
new-man
IPA
/ˈnumən/
11
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname transferred from the nickname.

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From new + man: a "newcomer".

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈnumən/
  • British English: /ˈnjuːmən/

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Questions

How do you pronounce newman?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnumən/.
What does newman mean?
A surname transferred from the nickname.
Where does newman come from?
From new + man: a "newcomer".

How to pronounce newman

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “newman”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈnumən/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “newman” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.