How to Pronounce "policeman"
word
/pəˈɫismən/
puh-LEES-muhn
/pəlˈiːsmən/
puh-LEES-muhn
Definition
A policeman is a male police officer, a man whose job is to enforce the law, protect people, and keep public order. In modern English, people often use the more gender-neutral word 'police officer' instead.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pəˈɫismən/
British English
/pəlˈiːsmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-LEES-muhn
UK
puh-LEES-muhn
Listen in Context
The policeman helped the lost child.
A policeman is standing near the bank.
She asked the policeman for directions.
I saw a policeman talking to our neighbors outside.