How to Pronounce "middlemen"
word
ˈmɪdəɫˌmɛn
MID-uhl-men
mˈɪdəlmˌɛn
MID-uhl-men
Definition
People or companies who act as go-betweens between producers and consumers, usually buying products from the producer and selling them to the consumer. They help connect sellers and buyers, but often for a fee or profit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdəɫˌmɛn
British English
mˈɪdəlmˌɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-uhl-men
UK
MID-uhl-men
Listen in Context
The farmer sold his fruit to middlemen at the market.
Middlemen help connect buyers and sellers.
Sometimes, products cost more because of middlemen.
They decided to cut out the middlemen and sell directly to customers.