How to Pronounce "ombudsman"
word
ˈɑmbədzmən
AHM-budz-muhn
ˈɒmbʌdzmən
OM-budz-muhn
Definition
An ombudsman is an official whose job is to investigate and resolve complaints from the public about organizations or the government, acting as a neutral third party.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑmbədzmən
British English
ˈɒmbʌdzmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AHM-budz-muhn
UK
OM-budz-muhn
Listen in Context
The city appointed an ombudsman to handle public complaints.
If you have a problem with the service, contact the ombudsman.
The newspaper has an ombudsman to review readers' concerns.
After months of waiting, the ombudsman finally replied to my case.