How to Pronounce "patrolmen"
word
pətɹoʊɫˈmɛn
puh-TROHL-men
pɐtɹˈəʊlmɛn
puh-TROHL-men
Definition
Patrolmen are police officers or guards who regularly walk or drive around an area to watch for problems and help keep order and safety.
IPA Transcription
American English
pətɹoʊɫˈmɛn
British English
pɐtɹˈəʊlmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-TROHL-men
UK
puh-TROHL-men
Listen in Context
The patrolmen walk through the neighborhood every night.
Two patrolmen stopped to help the lost child.
The city hired more patrolmen to improve safety.
The patrolmen waved as they passed our house during their rounds.