How to Pronounce "wakeman"
word
ˈweɪkmən
WAYK-muhn
ˈweɪkmən
WAYK-muhn
Definition
A 'wakeman' was a person whose job was to watch over a town at night and keep it safe, especially in medieval England.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪkmən
British English
ˈweɪkmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYK-muhn
UK
WAYK-muhn
Listen in Context
The wakeman walked the streets at night.
A wakeman kept watch while others slept.
The city needed a wakeman to feel safe.
In old times, the wakeman would ring a bell to warn of danger.