Woman: how to say it, spell it and use it
woman
/ˈwʊmən/
Short answer
The English word woman is pronounced /ˈwʊmən/. It is spelled W-O-M-A-N and has 5 letters. With a or an: a woman. The plural is women.
Example sentence
The woman is a teacher.
Irregular plural: one woman, two women.
Key facts
- English
- woman
- Pronunciation
- /ˈwʊmən/
- With a or an
- a woman
- Plural
- women
- Spelling
- W-O-M-A-N
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce woman?
Woman is pronounced /ˈwʊmən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell woman?
Woman is spelled W-O-M-A-N. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of woman?
The plural of woman is women.
Do you say a or an before woman?
Say a woman.
How do you use woman in a sentence?
For example: The woman is a teacher.
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