How to Pronounce "man of the people"
expression
MAN-uhv-thuh-PEE-puhl
MAN-ov-THEE-puhl
Definition
A 'man of the people' is someone, especially a leader or public figure, who is seen as understanding, representing, and caring about ordinary people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmæn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpipəɫ
British English
mˈæn/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈiːpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAN-uhv-thuh-PEE-puhl
UK
MAN-ov-THEE-puhl
Listen in Context
Many people say the new mayor is a man of the people.
She worked hard to be seen as a man of the people.
People loved him because he was truly a man of the people.
Despite his wealth, the politician acted like a man of the people.