How to Pronounce "boatman"
word
ˈboʊtmən
BOHT-muhn
bˈəʊtmən
BOHT-muhn
Definition
A boatman is a man whose job is to operate or guide boats, especially small ones like rowboats or ferries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊtmən
British English
bˈəʊtmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHT-muhn
UK
BOHT-muhn
Listen in Context
The boatman rowed us across the river.
A boatman waited by the dock for passengers.
The old boatman told us stories about the lake.
We paid the boatman a few coins for the ride.