How to Pronounce "milkmen"
word
ˈmɪɫkˌmæn
MILK-man
mˈɪlkmɛn
MILK-men
Definition
Men whose job is to deliver milk, traditionally directly to people's houses. This job was much more common in the past.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪɫkˌmæn
British English
mˈɪlkmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MILK-man
UK
MILK-men
Listen in Context
The milkmen delivered bottles of milk every morning.
In the 1950s, many families knew their local milkmen by name.
The city once had dozens of milkmen working in every neighborhood.
My grandparents always tell stories about the friendly milkmen from their childhood.