How to Pronounce "cartel"
word
/kɑɹˈtɛɫ/
kar-TEL
/kɑːtˈɛl/
kah-TEL
Definition
A cartel is a group of companies or organizations that secretly agree to control prices and limit competition. It can also refer to a group involved in illegal activities, especially drug trafficking.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kɑɹˈtɛɫ/
British English
/kɑːtˈɛl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-TEL
UK
kah-TEL
Listen in Context
Several companies formed a cartel to control oil prices.
The police arrested members of a dangerous drug cartel.
A cartel tries to eliminate competition in the market.
Many people think that the local gas stations are running a cartel.