how to pronounce batman

/ˈbætˌmæn/

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batman is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of batman in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… save my team and Batman needs to kill …”

meanings of batman

noun:

A unit of weight established in 1931 equal to 10 kg.
A Turkish unit of weight varying by location, time, and item from 2-8 okas (about 2.5-10 kg).
A personal assistant or supporter.
A servant or valet to a military officer.

name:

A fictional hero and the main protagonist of DC Comics, noted for his intellect and stealth, who uses a bat-themed costume and equipment (including a belt with an array of utilities) and is assisted by his sidekick Robin.
A province of Turkey.
A surname.
The capital city of Batman Province, Turkey.

verb:

To act as a batman, wait on an officer.
Alternative form of batman (etymology 3).
To climb up or down a rope free hand (i.e. as Batman does).

interjection:

An intensifier for interjections created with the adjective holy, in imitation of dialogue between Batman and his sidekick Robin.

batman frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word batman occurs in english on average 11.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.