How to Pronounce Ombudsmen

To pronounce "ombudsmen", say OMB-udsm-en — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

OMB-udsm-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “ombudsmen”

"ombudsmen" has 3 syllables: omb-udsm-en.

What does ombudsmen mean?

noun

  1. An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.
  2. A designated internal mediator in an organization whose duty is to assist members with conflict resolution and other problems and to serve as an independent consultant to recommend changes to policies or procedures to improve organization effectiveness, efficiency, and humaneness.

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How many syllables are in "ombudsmen"?▾

"Ombudsmen" has 3 syllables: omb · udsm · en.

What does "ombudsmen" mean?▾

Ombudsmen: An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments.

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