How to Pronounce "signalman"
word
ˈsɪɡnəl.mən
SIG-nuhl-muhn
sˈɪɡnælmən
SIG-nal-muhn
Definition
A signalman is a person whose job is to operate signals, often for railways or in the military, to control the safe movement of trains or to send messages.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɡnəl.mən
British English
sˈɪɡnælmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIG-nuhl-muhn
UK
SIG-nal-muhn
Listen in Context
The signalman controls the train signals.
A signalman stands at the railway station.
The army signalman sends messages with flags.
If the signalman makes a mistake, trains could crash.