How to Pronounce "conglomerate"
word
kənˈɡɫɑmɝət
kuhn-GLAH-mur-uht
kənˈɡlɒmərət
kuhn-GLOM-uh-ruht
Definition
A conglomerate is a large company that owns several smaller companies in different industries. It can also mean a type of rock made of different materials held together.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈɡɫɑmɝət
British English
kənˈɡlɒmərət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-GLAH-mur-uht
UK
kuhn-GLOM-uh-ruht
Listen in Context
The company became a conglomerate after buying many small businesses.
A conglomerate is often active in many industries.
Geologists studied the conglomerate found in the mountains.
That media conglomerate owns several TV channels and newspapers.