How to Pronounce "highwayman"
word
ˈhaɪˌweɪmən
HY-way-muhn
hˈaɪweɪmən
HY-way-muhn
Definition
A highwayman is a man, especially in the past, who robbed travelers on roads or highways, usually on horseback.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaɪˌweɪmən
British English
hˈaɪweɪmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-way-muhn
UK
HY-way-muhn
Listen in Context
The highwayman stopped the carriage on the dark road.
A highwayman wore a mask to hide his face.
Many stories tell of brave fights against the highwayman.
In the old days, travelers feared running into a highwayman after dark.