How to Pronounce "yardmaster"
word
ˈjɑrdˌmæstɚ
YARD-mas-ter
ˈjɑːdˌmɑːstə
YAHD-mah-stuh
Definition
A yardmaster is the person in charge of managing operations in a railroad yard, overseeing the movement and organization of trains and cars.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɑrdˌmæstɚ
British English
ˈjɑːdˌmɑːstə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YARD-mas-ter
UK
YAHD-mah-stuh
Listen in Context
The yardmaster makes sure all the trains are in the right place.
My uncle worked as a yardmaster for twenty years.
Every shift, the yardmaster checks the train schedule.
If you have questions about your train's departure, just ask the yardmaster.