How to Pronounce "brakeman"
word
ˈbɹeɪkmən
BRAYK-muhn
bɹˈeɪkmən
brayk-MUHN
Definition
A brakeman is a person on a train whose job is to operate the brakes. In bobsledding, a brakeman is also the person responsible for stopping the sled at the end of a run.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹeɪkmən
British English
bɹˈeɪkmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRAYK-muhn
UK
brayk-MUHN
Listen in Context
The brakeman worked on the railway train.
The brakeman stopped the train quickly.
In the bobsled team, the brakeman was very strong.
My grandfather used to be a brakeman before trains were automated.