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stuntman

/ˈstʌnt.mæn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.65 in modern English

Syllables
stunt-man
IPA
/ˈstʌnt.mæn/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English stunt Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English stuntman From stunt + -man.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈstʌnt.mæn/

Inflected Forms

stuntmen (plural) stunt man (alternative)

Phrases

stunt double

Frequently Paired Words

stunt double stuntwoman

Synonyms

stunt performer

Rhymes With

frontman

Questions

How do you pronounce stuntman?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstʌnt.mæn/.
What does stuntman mean?
In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.
Where does stuntman come from?
Etymology tree English stunt Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English stuntman From stunt + -man.

How to pronounce stuntman

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