How to Pronounce "benchwarmer"
word
ˈbɛntʃˌwɔɹmɚ
BENCH-wor-mur
bˈɛntʃwɔːmɐ
BENCH-waw-muh
Definition
A benchwarmer is a sports player who is on the team but rarely gets to play in the main game, usually sitting on the bench instead of being on the field.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɛntʃˌwɔɹmɚ
British English
bˈɛntʃwɔːmɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BENCH-wor-mur
UK
BENCH-waw-muh
Listen in Context
He is always a benchwarmer and never gets to play.
No one wants to be a benchwarmer for the whole season.
The coach picked him, but he stayed a benchwarmer.
I got used to being a benchwarmer and just cheered for my teammates.