How to Pronounce Postman

To pronounce "postman", say POSTM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpəʊsmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpəʊsmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “postman”

"postman" has 2 syllables: postm-an. It rhymes with boseman and grossman, if that helps it stick.

What does postman mean?

noun

  1. Someone (implied male) who delivers the post (mail) to, and/or collects the post from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.
  2. One of the two most experienced barristers in the Court of Exchequer, who have precedence in motions, so called from the place where he sits, the other of the two being the tubman.

Synonyms

mailman

Antonyms

mail ladymailwomanpost ladypostwoman

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Words that rhyme with postman

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bosemangrossmanmoseman

Related words

mailmancarrierpostmasterdriverfactorcontributortwopennydeterminant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "postman"?▾

"Postman" has 2 syllables: postm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "postman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "postman" is /ˈpəʊsmən/.

What does "postman" mean?▾

Postman: Someone (implied male) who delivers the post (mail) to, and/or collects the post from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.

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