How Do You Spell JOURNEYMAN?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɜːnɪmən] (IPA)

Journeyman is a term often used to describe a skilled tradesman who has completed an apprenticeship and is now working for wages. The word is spelled using phonetic transcription as /ˈdʒɜːni.mən/. The letter "j" is pronounced as "dʒ", the "ou" sound is represented by the letter "o", and the "e" is pronounced as "ɜː". The last syllable is pronounced as "mən". Journeyman is commonly used in occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

JOURNEYMAN Meaning and Definition

1. Journeyman is a noun that refers to a skilled worker or craftsman who has completed an apprenticeship or formal training in a specific trade or craft but is still working under the supervision of a master craftsman or employer. This term originally evolved during the Middle Ages, when skilled tradesmen needed to embark on a journey or work for various masters to gain experience and improve their skills.

   A journeyman often possesses a high level of expertise in their craft and is capable of working independently on most tasks. However, they still lack the necessary qualifications to be considered a master in their trade. The journeyman stage is seen as a transitional period between apprenticeship and mastery, offering individuals an opportunity to refine their skills and accumulate practical experience.

   In many trades, journeyman status is symbolized by receiving a certificate or documentation of completion, often called a journeyman's card or certificate of proficiency. This credential serves as proof of the individual's qualifications and allows them to seek employment in their chosen field.

   Journeymen are typically employed by master craftsmen or companies specializing in their craft. They work on various projects and often collaborate with other artisans, applying their knowledge and skills to execute complex tasks. Journeymen are known for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to maintaining quality standards in their work, as they strive to gain more experience and achieve the esteemed title of a master craftsman.

2. A workman, as distinguished from an apprentice; a mechanic.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JOURNEYMAN

• journeymans
• jouneyman
• journyman
• jurneyman
• journeymens
• hourneyman
• nourneyman
• mourneyman
• kourneyman
• iourneyman
• uourneyman
• jiurneyman
• jkurneyman
• jlurneyman
• jpurneyman
• juorneyman
• journeymin
• qurreyman

Etymology of JOURNEYMAN

The word "journeyman" has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French term "jornee" meaning "a day's work" or "a day's journey". It developed from the Latin word "diurnus" meaning "daily". The word "journeyman" originally referred to a skilled worker who had completed an apprenticeship and was now employed by a master craftsman, typically for a daily wage. Over time, it came to signify someone experienced and qualified in a particular trade but not yet a master themselves.

Similar spelling word for JOURNEYMAN

• journeying.

Plural form of JOURNEYMAN is JOURNEYMEN