How to Pronounce "alderman"
word
ˈæɫdɝmən/, /ˈɔɫdɝmən
AL-der-muhn or AWL-der-muhn
ˈɔːldəmən
AWL-duh-muhn
Definition
An alderman is a member of a city or town council, usually with special duties or authority in local government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæɫdɝmən/, /ˈɔɫdɝmən
British English
ˈɔːldəmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AL-der-muhn or AWL-der-muhn
UK
AWL-duh-muhn
Listen in Context
The alderman attended the city council meeting.
My uncle was an alderman in our town for six years.
The alderman helped improve the local park.
If you have a problem with city services, try contacting your alderman.