How to pronounce policeman
Say it like puh-LEES-mun. Policeman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES).
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- puh
- LEES
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policeman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of policeman
American and British speakers say policeman in essentially the same way: /pəˈlismən/ in the US and /pəˈliːsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEES-mun.
What does policeman mean?
- a member of a police force“it was an accident, officer”
Where does policeman come from?
From police + -man.
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Questions about saying policeman
How do you pronounce policeman?
Say puh-LEES-mun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlismən/. In British English it is /pəˈliːsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policeman?
Policeman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES). Broken into parts: puh · LEES · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say policeman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlismən/ and the British form is /pəˈliːsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.