How to Pronounce "merman"
word
ˈmɝˌmæn
MUR-man
mˈɜːmən
MUR-muhn
Definition
A merman is a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the tail of a fish, like a male version of a mermaid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɝˌmæn
British English
mˈɜːmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MUR-man
UK
MUR-muhn
Listen in Context
A merman lives in the sea in many old stories.
The prince turned into a merman to save the kingdom.
Have you ever seen a picture of a merman?
People used to believe that mermen protected sailors during storms.