How to Pronounce "waterman"
word
ˈwɔtɝmən
WAW-ter-muhn
wˈɔːtəmən
WAW-tuh-muhn
Definition
A waterman is someone who works or is skilled on the water, such as a boat operator, someone who transports water, or an athlete skilled in water sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔtɝmən
British English
wˈɔːtəmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-muhn
UK
WAW-tuh-muhn
Listen in Context
The waterman rowed people across the river.
In the past, a waterman delivered water to homes.
He wants to be a professional waterman and compete in different water sports.
My grandfather was a waterman on the Thames and knew every bend of the river.