How to Pronounce "embezzle"
word
im-BEZ-uhl
em-BEZ-uhl
Definition
To illegally take money that you are responsible for, especially from a company or organization where you work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪmˈbɛzəɫ
British English
ɛmbˈɛzəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-BEZ-uhl
UK
em-BEZ-uhl
Listen in Context
He was arrested for trying to embezzle company funds.
It is illegal to embezzle money from your workplace.
The accountant tried to embezzle a large amount of money.
The director got away with embezzling thousands before anyone noticed.