How to Pronounce "cartels"
word
kɑɹˈtɛɫz
kar-TELZ
kɑːtˈɛlz
kaa-TELZ
Definition
Groups of independent businesses or organizations that join together to control prices, limit competition, or dominate a market. It can refer to both legal and illegal groups, such as drug cartels.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɑɹˈtɛɫz
British English
kɑːtˈɛlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kar-TELZ
UK
kaa-TELZ
Listen in Context
The police arrested leaders of two dangerous cartels.
Oil cartels set the prices for much of the world.
The government wants to break up illegal cartels.
Rumors say the two biggest cartels are now working together.