How to Pronounce Middleman

To pronounce "middleman", say MIDDL-em-an — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “middleman”

"middleman" has 3 syllables: middl-em-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does middleman mean?

noun

  1. An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.
  2. An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.

verb

  1. To act as a middleman or intermediary.

Synonyms

go-betweengrocerintermediarymediator

Words that rhyme with middleman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

wholesalerjobberinterlocutorcontactgo-betweenmediatorintermediarybroker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "middleman"?▾

"Middleman" has 3 syllables: middl · em · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "middleman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "middleman" is /[ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn]/.

What does "middleman" mean?▾

Middleman: An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.

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