How to Pronounce "postman"
word
/ˈpoʊsmən/
POHST-muhn
/pˈəʊstmən/
POHST-muhn
Definition
A person whose job is to deliver mail and packages to homes and businesses. Also known as a mail carrier or letter carrier.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpoʊsmən/
British English
/pˈəʊstmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POHST-muhn
UK
POHST-muhn
Listen in Context
The postman delivers mail every morning at 10.
The dog always barks at the postman.
I'm waiting for the postman to bring my package.
Our postman knows everyone in the neighborhood by name — he's been on this route for 20 years.