How to Pronounce "helmsman"
word
ˈhɛɫmzˌmæn
HELMS-man
hˈɛlmzmən
HELMS-muhn
Definition
A helmsman is the person who steers a ship or boat, making sure it goes in the right direction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛɫmzˌmæn
British English
hˈɛlmzmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HELMS-man
UK
HELMS-muhn
Listen in Context
The helmsman carefully steered the ship through the storm.
My uncle was the helmsman on his fishing boat.
The captain trusted the helmsman to keep the boat on course.
After hours at the wheel, the helmsman finally took a break.