How to Pronounce "embezzling"
word
ɛmˈbɛzəɫɪŋ/, /ɛmˈbɛzɫɪŋ/, /ɪmˈbɛzəɫɪŋ/, /ɪmˈbɛzɫɪŋ
em-BEZ-ul-ing
ɛmbˈɛzlɪŋ
em-BEZ-ling
Definition
Illegally taking money or property that you were trusted to look after, usually from a business or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛmˈbɛzəɫɪŋ/, /ɛmˈbɛzɫɪŋ/, /ɪmˈbɛzəɫɪŋ/, /ɪmˈbɛzɫɪŋ
British English
ɛmbˈɛzlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
em-BEZ-ul-ing
UK
em-BEZ-ling
Listen in Context
He was caught embezzling money from the company.
Embezzling funds is a serious crime.
She denied embezzling any company resources.
The accountant admitted to embezzling after months of investigation.