How to Pronounce "middleman"
word
ˈmɪdəɫˌmæn
MID-uhl-man
mˈɪdəlmˌæn
MID-uhl-man
Definition
A middleman is a person or company that acts as a link between two parties, usually buying from one and selling to another, often making a profit in the process.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdəɫˌmæn
British English
mˈɪdəlmˌæn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-uhl-man
UK
MID-uhl-man
Listen in Context
The middleman buys products from farmers and sells them to stores.
We want to buy directly without a middleman.
The company uses a middleman to export goods.
Cutting out the middleman can help lower prices for customers.