How to Pronounce "deckhand"
word
ˈdɛkˌhænd
DEK-hand
dˈɛkhænd
DEK-hand
Definition
A deckhand is a member of a boat or ship's crew who does basic tasks and manual work on the deck, such as handling ropes and maintaining the ship.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛkˌhænd
British English
dˈɛkhænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEK-hand
UK
DEK-hand
Listen in Context
The deckhand cleaned the deck every morning.
A deckhand helps with ropes and nets on the boat.
He started as a deckhand when he was young.
It's not easy being a deckhand on a busy fishing boat.