How to Pronounce "congressman"
word
/ˈkɑŋɡɹəsmən/
KAHNG-gruhs-muhn
/kˈɒŋɡɹɛsmən/
KONG-gres-muhn
Definition
A congressman is a male member of the U.S. Congress, especially the House of Representatives. In everyday American English, some people also use it more loosely for any member of Congress, though gender-neutral terms are now often preferred.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑŋɡɹəsmən/
British English
/kˈɒŋɡɹɛsmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHNG-gruhs-muhn
UK
KONG-gres-muhn
Listen in Context
The congressman spoke to the local news channel.
My uncle once worked for a congressman in Washington.
The congressman promised to support the new bill.
People were surprised when the congressman changed his position so quickly.