How to Pronounce "wheelman"
word
ˈwiːlmæn
WEEL-man
wˈiːlmən
WEEL-muhn
Definition
A wheelman is the person who drives the getaway car during a crime, like a robbery. It can also refer more generally to the driver in a criminal group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwiːlmæn
British English
wˈiːlmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WEEL-man
UK
WEEL-muhn
Listen in Context
The wheelman waited outside while the others went inside the bank.
Police arrested the wheelman after the car chase.
In many movies, the wheelman is the team's fastest driver.
He wasn't just the wheelman—he planned the whole job.