To pronounce "businesswoman", say BUS-in-essw-om-an — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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BUS-in-essw-om-an
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"businesswoman" has 5 syllables: bus-in-essw-om-an. It rhymes with woman and saleswoman, if that helps it stick.
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"Businesswoman" has 5 syllables: bus · in · essw · om · an.
Businesswoman: A woman involved in business.
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