How to Pronounce "whitman"
word
/ˈhwɪtmən/, /ˈwɪtmən/
HWIT-muhn or WIT-muhn
/ˈwɪtmən/
WIT-muhn
Definition
'Whitman' is a surname, most famously associated with Walt Whitman, a well-known 19th-century American poet. The name can also refer to places, schools, or other entities named after him.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhwɪtmən/, /ˈwɪtmən/
British English
/ˈwɪtmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HWIT-muhn or WIT-muhn
UK
WIT-muhn
Listen in Context
Whitman was a famous American poet.
There is a park named after Whitman in this city.
My favorite poem is by Whitman.
Have you read any works by Whitman? They're really inspiring.