How to Pronounce Policeman

To pronounce "policeman", say POL-ic-em-an — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈliːsmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pəˈliːsmən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “policeman”

"policeman" has 4 syllables: pol-ic-em-an. It rhymes with policemen and reesman, if that helps it stick.

What does policeman mean?

noun

  1. One who enforces.
  2. The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.

noun

  1. A member of a police force, especially one who is male.
  2. A glass rod capped at one end with rubber, used in a chemistry laboratory for gravimetric analysis.

Synonyms

policemanrubber policemanpolice officer

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Words that rhyme with policeman

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policemenreesmanwiesemann

Related words

officerbobbypatrolmanpolicinggendarmepoliceconstablesoldier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "policeman"?▾

"Policeman" has 4 syllables: pol · ic · em · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "policeman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "policeman" is /pəˈliːsmən/.

What does "policeman" mean?▾

Policeman: One who enforces.

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