How to pronounce policemen
Say it like puh-LEES-min. Policemen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES).
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- puh
- LEES
- min
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Policemen 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.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of policemen
American and British speakers say policemen in essentially the same way: /pəˈlismɪn/ in the US and /pəˈliːsmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEES-mun.
What does policemen mean?
- plural of policeman How to pronounce policeman
Questions about saying policemen
How do you pronounce policemen?
Say puh-LEES-min. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlismɪn/. In British English it is /pəˈliːsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in policemen?
Policemen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES). Broken into parts: puh · LEES · min.
Do Americans and Brits say policemen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlismɪn/ and the British form is /pəˈliːsmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.