How to Pronounce "watchmen"
word
ˈwɑtʃmɛn
WAHCH-men
wˈɒtʃmɛn
WOTCH-men
Definition
Watchmen are people whose job is to guard a building, area, or property, especially at night. They protect places from theft or danger when most people are away.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑtʃmɛn
British English
wˈɒtʃmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHCH-men
UK
WOTCH-men
Listen in Context
The watchmen walk around the building every hour.
Two watchmen guard the gate at night.
The company hired more watchmen after the robbery.
When everyone else was sleeping, only the watchmen were awake.