How to Pronounce "lobbyists"
word
ˈɫɑbiɪsts
LAH-bee-ists
lˈɒbɪˌɪsts
LOB-ee-ists
Definition
Lobbyists are people whose job is to try to influence government decisions on behalf of a group, company, or cause.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɑbiɪsts
British English
lˈɒbɪˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAH-bee-ists
UK
LOB-ee-ists
Listen in Context
Many lobbyists work in the capital city.
The government met with lobbyists from the healthcare industry.
Lobbyists try to change laws to help certain groups.
Some lobbyists spend millions to get their message across.