How to Pronounce Pitman

To pronounce "pitman", say PITM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪt.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪt.mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pitman”

"pitman" has 2 syllables: pitm-an. It rhymes with titman and bittman, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pittman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pitman mean?

noun

  1. (plural "pitmen") One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
  2. (plural "pitmen" or "pitmans") A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.

Words that rhyme with pitman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titmanbittmandittmandittmannkittmanlitmanlittmanlittmannmitmanmittmanpittmanrittman

Related words

colliersumpmanpumpmanpinmanpumpsmanmetalmanpikemanpanman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pitman"?▾

"Pitman" has 2 syllables: pitm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "pitman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pitman" is /ˈpɪt.mən/.

What does "pitman" mean?▾

Pitman: (plural "pitmen") One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.

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