How to Pronounce "pitman"
word
ˈpɪtmən
PIT-muhn
pˈɪtmən
PIT-muhn
Definition
A 'pitman' is a person who works in a coal mine. In engineering, it can also mean a mechanical part that transfers motion, called a connecting rod.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪtmən
British English
pˈɪtmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIT-muhn
UK
PIT-muhn
Listen in Context
The pitman wore a helmet for safety.
Every day, the pitman descended into the mine.
A mechanic checked the pitman for damage.
My grandfather was a pitman in northern England.